Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

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.

Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

by Nathan Lynch

Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

Splintering Political Unity Heightens Australia’s Climate Transition Risk

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

The Liberal Party’s backslide on net zero commitments risks weakening Australia’s credibility ahead of COP31 in November 2026.

Rules vs Principles: New Research Quantifies Impact on Economic Stability

by Manesh Samtani

A new quantitative study shows rules-based regulation dampens volatility, but implementation quality matters more than the label for mature hubs.

FEATURES

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

Editors

26 Dec 2025•3 min read

Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Editors

26 Dec 2025•2 min read

Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Editors

26 Dec 2025•2 min read

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Editors

26 Dec 2025•2 min read