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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

HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

Manesh Samtani

13 Aug 2025•2 min read

Korea's KCMI Calls for Bond Reforms to Support Stablecoin Market

KCMI report says a lack of short-term government bonds and restrictive laws are hindering plans for a local stablecoin.

Manesh Samtani

13 Aug 2025•3 min read

Philippines Launches New Web-Based SME Credit Risk Platform

The BSP says the new web-based system aims to improve loan assessment and reduce collateral dependence using anonymised statistical data.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

13 Aug 2025•3 min read

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

Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

Editors

13 Aug 2025•3 min read

India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

Editors

13 Aug 2025•2 min read

APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

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

Manesh Samtani

13 Aug 2025•2 min read

US 'Debanking' Order Puts AML Compliance in Focus

A new executive order directs regulators to remove 'reputation risk' from supervision, forcing banks to balance fair access mandates with AML obligations.

Manesh Samtani

13 Aug 2025•2 min read

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