Regulation Asia

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

ICJ’s Climate Opinion Has Given Australian FIs Another Thing to Worry About

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Institutions may need to pay greater attention to investment and litigation risk

Asia-Pacific Countries Join Forces to Battle USD 37 Billion Scams Industry

by Nathan Lynch

ASEAN nations are uniting against a $37B scam epidemic, deploying technology, intelligence sharing and education to protect citizens from increasingly sophisticated criminal threats.

Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams

by Nathan Lynch

The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.

Australia's AML/CTF Rules Seek Simplicity As FATF Deadline Looms

by Nathan Lynch

The Australian government has released the final version of the long-awaited AML/CTF Rules, ushering in the biggest change to the regime in two decades, writes Nathan Lynch.

FEATURES

AUSTRAC’s Retreat in Entain Case Highlights Complexity of Compliance

AUSTRAC’s rare retreat in the Entain civil enforcement action highlights the AML/CTF Act’s complexity, writes Nathan Lynch.

Nathan Lynch

12 Sep 2025•6 min read

HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

Manesh Samtani

12 Sep 2025•2 min read

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

The RBNZ is consulting on new open market operations and a committed liquidity facility with a proposed cap of 35-40 percent.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

11 Sep 2025•3 min read

HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.

Manesh Samtani

11 Sep 2025•3 min read

Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks

A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.

Manesh Samtani

11 Sep 2025•3 min read

HKMA Consults on Expanded Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

The HKMA has launched “Phase 2A” of its sustainable finance taxonomy, adding transition criteria and adaptation objectives.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

09 Sep 2025•2 min read

HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks

The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.

Manesh Samtani

11 Sep 2025•2 min read

China Proposes 'Special Preventive Measures' for AML/CFT

New draft rules from eight government bodies would require firms to immediately freeze assets of entities on specific high-risk lists without prior notice.

Manesh Samtani

11 Sep 2025•2 min read

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