Regulation Asia

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

01 Aug 2025•3 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

APRA Proposes Major Changes to Bank Licensing Framework

APRA is aiming to cut lengthy assessment times and may scrap its pathway for restricted new market entrants.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

01 Aug 2025•3 min read

Philippines Drafts Tiered Capital Rules for Digital-Centric Banks

The BSP says the new framework links prudential requirements to digitalisation levels, with top-tier banks facing potential mandatory conversion to a digital bank licence.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

01 Aug 2025•2 min read

Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

30 Jul 2025•6 min read

Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

Nithya Subramanian

30 Jul 2025•2 min read

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