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OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

“Pokies” Operators in the Crosshairs as AUSTRAC Targets Dirty Money

by Nathan Lynch

AUSTRAC has shifted its enforcement focus to the “pokies” sector, as the Australian crackdown on casinos drives dirty money into pubs and clubs, writes Nathan Lynch.

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Regulators in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

Critical Lessons in NAB’s Enforcement Action From AUSTRAC

by Nathan Lynch

Australia’s NAB has avoided a potential billion-dollar AML/CTF penalty and closed out a mammoth enforceable undertaking. The case is a masterclass in regulatory remediation, writes Nathan Lynch.

IFTI Business: The Story Behind PayPal's Epic Enforceable Undertaking

by Nathan Lynch

The completion of PayPal’s Enforceable Undertaking with AUSTRAC brings to a close one of the most extraordinary chapters in AML/CTF supervision.

FEATURES

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Officially Takes Effect

Hong Kong's new regulatory framework for stablecoins has taken effect, imposing stringent capital, reserves management, and AML requirements on issuers.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

02 Aug 2025•3 min read

DBS Hong Kong Launches Anti-Scam Team to Contain Fraud Threat

The bank has established a 24/7 team to combat authorised payment scams in Hong Kong, mirroring the model used by its Singapore parent to safeguard the interests of the bank’s customers.

Manesh Samtani

02 Aug 2025•4 min read

China Starts Enforcing New AML Rules for Precious Metals Dealers

The new rules, effective 1 August, mandate due diligence and reporting for cash transactions over CNY 100,000.

Manesh Samtani

02 Aug 2025•2 min read

US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.

Manesh Samtani

02 Aug 2025•5 min read

Korea Launches Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

A new multi-agency team will enforce a "one-strike out" policy with tougher penalties and enhanced surveillance to root out unfair trading.

Manesh Samtani

02 Aug 2025•2 min read

China's NAFMII Issues New Rules Targeting Underwriting 'Price Wars'

The new regulations, effective 11 August, aim to curb distorted pricing by banning below-cost fees and tightening book-building procedures.

Manesh Samtani

01 Aug 2025•3 min read

JP Morgan and Fullerton Unveil Plans for Singapore's EQDP Initiative

The fund managers, recently selected by MAS to participate in the Equity Market Development Programme, said they will offer diversified exposure and stable income to investors.

Nithya Subramanian

01 Aug 2025•2 min read

Chinese Authorities Issue New Rules to Fight Cybercrime "Accomplices"

New judicial guidelines aim to curb rampant online fraud by clarifying sentencing for accomplices, targeting organised gangs and offering leniency for students.

Manesh Samtani

01 Aug 2025•2 min read

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