Australia's Open-Source CDD Could Be Model for Asia-Pacific

AUSTRAC’s starter kits legitimise open-source CDD for small reporting entities, marking a possible solution for developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Nathan Lynch

25 Mar 2026•7 min read

MAS Releases AI Risk Management Toolkit for Financial Sector

The comprehensive toolkit, developed with industry, provides detailed guidance and firm-specific examples for managing risks from traditional to agentic AI.

Nithya Subramanian

23 Mar 2026•4 min read

US Regulators Unveil Long-Awaited Bank Capital Rules Proposal

Proposals to implement the Basel III endgame would lower overall capital, prompting warnings of a global 'race to the bottom'.

Manesh Samtani

23 Mar 2026•4 min read

Korea Announces Sweeping Package of Capital Market Reforms

Regulators will prohibit controversial spin-off listings, restructure the Kosdaq market, and impose tougher penalties for market abuse to tackle the 'Korea discount'.

Manesh Samtani

19 Mar 2026•4 min read

Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs

New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.

Manesh Samtani

23 Mar 2026•3 min read

HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI

Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.

Manesh Samtani

17 Mar 2026•3 min read

HKEX Proposes Major Listing Rule Overhaul to Boost Competitiveness

HKEX has proposed sweeping reforms to its listing framework, aiming to attract more high-growth companies amid intense global competition.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

15 Mar 2026•4 min read

FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

23 Mar 2026•4 min read