Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Exclusive: Australia Set to Defer Core ‘Tranche 1’ AML/CTF Reforms

by Nathan Lynch

Australia is set to defer some key AML/CTF reforms until 2029, prioritising the Tranche 2 rollout and counter-terrorism ahead of the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation.

Trump-era Policies Create Fresh Opportunities for Japan’s Megabanks

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

As Japanese firms scale up in the US, the three megabanks are likewise moving to deepen client-led expansion.

How a South Sudanese General Regained Control of an Australian Mansion

by Nathan Lynch

A court judgment has allowed a South Sudanese PEP to retain control of a multi-million-dollar mansion in Victoria, highlighting the challenges facing the financial intelligence community.

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

by Manesh Samtani

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

FEATURES

PBOC Rolls Out Lending Support for Private Firms, Tech, Green Projects

Measures include a new CNY 1 trillion re-lending facility and expanded quotas for tech and green finance, with rate cuts to support uptake.

Manesh Samtani

16 Jan 2026•3 min read

Exclusive: Australia Set to Defer Core ‘Tranche 1’ AML/CTF Reforms

Australia is set to defer some key AML/CTF reforms until 2029, prioritising the Tranche 2 rollout and counter-terrorism ahead of the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation.

Nathan Lynch

16 Jan 2026•7 min read

MAS, SGX Consult on Framework for New Global Listing Board

Separate consultations by MAS and SGX RegCo outline legal changes and listing rules to support US–Singapore dual listings under a proposed Global Listing Board.

Nithya Subramanian

13 Jan 2026•4 min read

HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

09 Jan 2026•3 min read

Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China

The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.

Nithya Subramanian

12 Jan 2026•4 min read

SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

Nithya Subramanian

07 Jan 2026•2 min read