Regional

AML / KYC

ASEAN Adopts 10-year Action Plan Against Transnational Crime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

ASEAN ministers have elevated cybercrime and online scams as the region’s top security concern while backing initiatives on money laundering and illegal migration.

ESG / Sustainability

20 More Lenders Join IFC's Alliance for Green Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The new joiners include leading institutions from eight APAC markets, along with BNP Paribas, with collective assets exceeding USD 5.6 trillion.

AML / KYC

Asia-Pacific Countries Join Forces to Battle USD 37 Billion Scams Industry

By Nathan Lynch | 10/09/2025

ASEAN nations are uniting against a $37B scam epidemic, deploying technology, intelligence sharing and education to protect citizens from increasingly sophisticated criminal threats.

AML / KYC

Malaysia to Push for ASEAN Money Laundering Working Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

The initiative, led by Malaysia’s Home Ministry and central bank, aims to strengthen cooperation against financial crimes that affect all 10 member states.

AML / KYC

Southeast Asia Increasingly Shifting Scam Liability to Banks - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

A new GASA report finds consumers in Southeast Asia lost an estimated USD 23.6 billion in the last year from scams.

Securities / Derivatives

Cracking the European T+1 Code for APAC Firms

By Val Wotton | 26/08/2025

Europe's shift to T+1 settlement in 2027 presents unique challenges for APAC firms. Proactive automation, data harmonisation, and early preparation are crucial for successful adaptation.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

AML / KYC

Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion

By Nathan Lynch | 18/08/2025

Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.