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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia an 'Outlier' on Russian Sanctions, Senate Report Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2026

    A parliamentary report has found Australia is inadvertently funding Russia's war effort by importing transformed goods like fuel and timber.

    KYC & CDD

    HK Banks Require Mainland Clients to Declare Offshore Fund Sources

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2026

    The move follows a regulatory push by the HKMA to tighten oversight of cross-border securities investment and close loopholes.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Ease FX Regulations for Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 21/08/2026

    The government will double the reporting threshold for foreign currency borrowing to at least USD 100 million as part of its financial hub ambitions.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Posts Record Profit, Advances Major Market Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2026

    HKEX delivered record first-half profits while advancing key reforms in market settlement, listing rules, and its multi-asset growth strategy.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison for Financial Crimes

    By Mark Johnston | 21/08/2026

    Hui Ka Yan has been jailed for life and his companies fined over USD 2.3 billion for a raft of offences including large-scale fraud.

    Capital Adequacy

    Australia Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Superannuation System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2026

    The government has announced a broad package of reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protections, regulating financial advice, and overhauling compensation schemes.

    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.

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