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Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Proposes Overhaul of New Zealand’s Retail Payments System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation to modernise the country's retail payment system, citing significant gaps and proposing major governance and infrastructure reforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

RUSI Paper Offers Guidance on Stopping DPRK Illicit Crypto Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2026

New paper details how North Korea launders stolen crypto and offers recommendations for regulators, FIs and VASPs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Tightens Platform Rules to Combat Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2026

New codes require major platforms to verify advertisers, block unlicensed financial promotions and strengthen safeguards against scams.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Launch New Gold Trading System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2026

A new entity will launch a unified gold trading platform with pilot operations set for Q1 2027, aiming to modernise the market and connect with regulatory systems.

Climate Risk

China to Add Petrochemicals, Chemicals to National Carbon Market

By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2026

The expansion will bring 80 percent of the country's CO2 emissions under the world's largest emissions trading scheme, a senior official has confirmed.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Issues Sustainability Reporting Guidance for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2026

New guidance for banks and insurers aims to improve sustainability disclosures, while the full adoption of the ASEAN Taxonomy seeks regional interoperability.

Anti-Money Laundering

China's Offshore Trust Tax Enforcement Shakes Wealth Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2026

Standfirst: New rules enforcing a 20% tax on offshore wealth are increasing compliance burdens for financial institutions and creating uncertainty for clients in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore Finalises Regulations to Adopt Crypto Tax Reporting Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2026

Singapore has gazetted new regulations implementing the OECD's crypto tax framework and expanding the Common Reporting Standard from 2027.

Market Risk

PBOC Overhauls Monetary Policy Framework, Shifts Focus to Overnight Rate

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2026

The central bank is moving to a more price-based policy framework, establishing a new key interest rate anchor and promoting diversified loan-pricing benchmarks.