Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

by Jessica Chuah

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

“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.

FEATURES

BNM Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

New discussion paper proposes responsible innovation through transparency, accountability, and ethical data use while mitigating risks such as bias, opacity, and misuse.

Nithya Subramanian

05 Aug 2025•3 min read

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

04 Aug 2025•4 min read

MAS Confirms End-2026 Phase-Out for Corporate Cheques

MAS has finalised its roadmap to stop processing corporate cheques from 2027, introducing new e-payment solutions and a new system for remaining users.

Nithya Subramanian

04 Aug 2025•3 min read

SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

SEBI proposed to increase the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds, and reduce the retail portion.

Nithya Subramanian

04 Aug 2025•2 min read

Korea to Raise Corporate, Investor Taxes in Major Policy Shift

The plan reverses a prior corporate tax cut and introduces a capital gains tax for retail investors, aiming to boost revenue and address fiscal deficits.

Manesh Samtani

04 Aug 2025•3 min read

Taiwan Extends IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Rules to Banks, FHCs

Following a similar move for brokers, Taiwan's regulator has proposed phased-in sustainability reporting for banks and financial holding companies from 2026.

Editors

04 Aug 2025•2 min read

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

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