Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

AUSTRAC's “Pokies” Case Holds Lessons for Compliance Teams

by Nathan Lynch

The latest civil enforcement action from AUSTRAC for alleged AML/CTF compliance breaches offers a raft of lessons for other businesses, writes Nathan Lynch.

China’s Next Climate Plan: Heavy Industry and Transition Finance

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

As Beijing confronts the challenge of decarbonising its heavy industries, transition finance is emerging as a critical tool for its next climate chapter, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

by Lobna Jallouli

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

Proliferation Financing: Winding Back the ‘Doomsday Clock’ Across APAC

by Nathan Lynch

APAC businesses face a daunting task complying with the new FATF proliferation financing rules, but help is at hand, writes Nathan Lynch.

FEATURES

Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

12 Aug 2025•2 min read

Chinese Futures Exchanges Finalise Rules for Programmatic Trading

China's five futures exchanges have detailed new reporting, fee, and risk management requirements for algorithmic and high-frequency trading.

Manesh Samtani

11 Aug 2025•3 min read

India’s IFSCA Proposes Stewardship Code to Strengthen Governance

The proposed voluntary code for fund managers and institutional investors in the IFSC sets out principles for governance, ESG integration, conflict management, and investor engagement.

Nithya Subramanian

11 Aug 2025•1 min read

Taiwan to Mandate Data Sharing Between Banks and Crypto Firms

The FSC will amend laws to create a joint inquiry mechanism, allowing real-time monitoring of suspicious cash and cryptocurrency flows.

Editors

08 Aug 2025•1 min read

Australia's Financial Accountability Regime Under Fire for Lack of Enforcement

A key post-royal commission reform is being criticised for failing to produce any penalties, despite numerous instances of misconduct in the financial sector.

Editors

11 Aug 2025•3 min read

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Manesh Samtani

11 Aug 2025•4 min read

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

11 Aug 2025•3 min read

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

07 Aug 2025•5 min read

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