Anti-Money Laundering

Pakistan Updates AML/CFT Rules on Cash, Crypto and Piracy

02/11/2026

The changes raise the cash transaction reporting threshold by 50 percent, extend AML Act coverage to PVARA, and bring maritime piracy within scope.

Alternative Markets

Australia Introduces Tax Reforms for Venture Capital and Innovation

02/11/2026

The Australian government has introduced legislation to expand venture capital tax concessions and establish a new capital gains discount.

Tokenisation

Mirae Asset Securities Issues Tokenised Notes in Hong Kong

02/11/2026

Mirae Asset Securities has completed a tokenised funding note issuance to eligible institutional investors in Hong Kong using the Solana blockchain.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Fines Google, Apple Over In-App Payments

02/11/2026

South Korea has fined Google and Apple a combined USD 47.6 million for forcing app developers to use their proprietary payment systems..

Cybersecurity

Australia Consults on Stricter CDR Authentication Standards

30/10/2026

The Treasury has proposed strengthening CDR authentication rules and aligning ecosystem security profiles with FAPI 2.0 standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

BNM Fines Four Firms Over AML and Reporting Breaches

30/10/2026

AmBank and AmBank Islamic were penalised for delayed cash transaction reporting, while two other firms breached CDD requirements.

Structural Regulation

Korea Issues New Rules on Promotional Activities by Brokerage Firms

30/10/2026

Regulators will prohibit securities firms from offering cash rewards linked to trading volumes and high-risk products.

Nature & Biodiversity

ABAC Hong Kong Launches Study on Nature Finance Across APEC

30/10/2026

A new research initiative led by Standard Chartered aims to mobilise private capital and enhance carbon market connectivity across APEC.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Route Public Funds via Private Banks for Strategic Sector Growth

30/10/2026

The Japanese government will expand a public funding framework to support private banks in financing 17 designated strategic sectors.