Cross-Border Crime Demands Regional Response: AUSTRAC Chief

We need near real-time intelligence sharing that operates regionally rather than just domestically, Brendan Thomas said at Regulation Asia's Fraud & Financial Crime Australia conference.

Nathan Lynch

05 Mar 2026•6 min read

FATF Issues Targeted Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Risks

New report details rising misuse and recommends new controls for issuers, VASPs, and national regulators.

Manesh Samtani

04 Mar 2026•3 min read

APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

Manesh Samtani

03 Mar 2026•5 min read

New Zealand Finalises Key Decisions in Review of Bank Capital Rules

The RBNZ has finalised its 2025 capital review, introducing loss-absorbing capacity instruments and setting a multi-year transition plan starting in October 2026.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

27 Feb 2026•4 min read

Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

Manesh Samtani

01 Mar 2026•6 min read

FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud

New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.

Manesh Samtani

25 Feb 2026•3 min read

Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Manesh Samtani

24 Feb 2026•3 min read

Beijing Draws Transition Finance Lessons from Regional Pilot Schemes

Regional initiatives to pilot green and transition finance frameworks offer insights into how China’s climate policy will shape up at the national level.

Blake Evans-Pritchard

20 Feb 2026•5 min read