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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Mandates Stronger AML Frameworks for Financial Sector

    By Editors | 01/09/2026

    Regulators have directed financial firms to conduct regular risk assessments and bolster governance, launching a new multi-agency task force to oversee implementation.

    Cybersecurity

    FSB Chair Warns G20 of Systemic Cyber Risk from Frontier AI

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2026

    FSB chair Andrew Bailey has urged G20 leaders to address the financial stability risks posed by advanced AI models, highlighting cyber threats and market vulnerabilities.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore, Indonesia Launch Local Currency Settlement Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2026

    The central banks have operationalised a framework allowing bilateral trade and investments to be settled directly in rupiah and Singapore dollars.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    AFCA Consults on New Rules for Scam-Related Complaints

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/09/2026

    AFCA is seeking feedback on proposed rules for its new role handling complaints under the national Scams Prevention Framework, which begins in 2027.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on Politically Exposed Persons

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/09/2026

    The HKMA has released revised guidance for handling politically exposed persons, encouraging a more risk-based approach and flagging upcoming thematic reviews.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Proposes Allowing Foreign Currency Financing for US Stock Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/09/2026

    The FSC has unveiled draft rules to allow securities firms to offer foreign currency loans for trading US stocks and ETFs.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Cambodia Claims Large-Scale Scam Compounds Have Been Eradicated

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2026

    Cambodian authorities say they have dismantled all large-scale online scam compounds, but rights groups and analysts question the long-term effectiveness of the crackdown.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Moves to Block Sales of Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/08/2026

    The regulator says distributing overseas ETFs linked to Japanese stocks is not in the public interest due to risks of amplified market volatility.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US to Cut Banque Misr UAE From Dollar System Over Iran Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2026

    FinCEN has proposed a rule to block the bank's five UAE branches from US correspondent accounts, alleging they facilitated an extensive Iranian shadow banking network.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Explores Merging GEM With Main Board Under New Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2026

    The exchange is reportedly planning a new listing chapter to absorb the struggling growth market and attract smaller, pre-profit firms.

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