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Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Consults on Streamlining Financial Accountability Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2026

APRA and ASIC are proposing to reduce FAR reporting burdens by removing requirements related to key functions and accountability map details.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Bursa Malaysia Consults on Final Phase of Securities Dematerialisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2026

The exchange seeks to create a fully scripless environment by removing physical jumbo certificates and enhancing the role of issuers and registrars.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Calls for Singapore Alliance on Green Finance, AI Rulemaking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges a shift from rivalry to ‘co-opetition’ to set regional standards for finance and technology and boost Asia’s competitiveness.

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.