Financial Action Task Force

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Passes Omnibus Bill to Amend Beneficial Ownership, Adviser Education Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

    The wide-ranging law introduces new derivative disclosure rules, fixes a key financial adviser education pathway, and extends small business support.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam Proposes Penalties for Trading Crypto on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    The Ministry of Finance has proposed a new decree imposing fines of up to VND 200 million on individuals and firms trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EY Launches Risk Lab to Help FIs Tackle Surging Compliance Demands

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The new lab will co-create technology solutions with clients, focusing on non-financial risks like financial crime amid tightening regional regulations.

    Market Infrastructure

    Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

    The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.

    Market Infrastructure

    G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

    G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA to Step Up AML Dialogue with FIs Ahead of 2028 FATF On-Site Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    The regulator is shifting focus from technical compliance to proven outcomes, requiring firms to establish robust verification and improvement cycles.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.

    AML / KYC

    AML/CFT Officials Discuss FATF Work to Promote Financial Inclusion

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    The FATF is encouraging simplified measures for low-risk customers and clarifying that over-compliance is counterproductive.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vanuatu Establishes Regulatory Regime for Virtual Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/11/2025

    The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.

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