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    AI Risk & Governance

    Global Hackathon Launched to Build AI Prototypes For Regulators

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2026

    An initiative backed by the BIS Innovation Hub and GFIN seeks to develop agentic AI tools to help public authorities keep pace with autonomous systems.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore to Consider Enhancements to AML Regime Following FATF Review

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2026

    The government will review financial penalties and beneficial ownership rules after the FATF highlighted areas for improvement in its latest assessment.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Sets Vision for Future of Account-to-Account Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/07/2026

    The A2A Payments Roundtable released a long-term strategic vision for A2A payments, paving the way for a more detailed industry roadmap to for modernisation.

    Cybersecurity

    China Proposes Sweeping Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 08/07/2026

    Draft measures aim to unify cybersecurity standards, protect data, and introduce heightened obligations for critical infrastructure operators.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong Launches Gold Hub Bid with New Clearing System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2026

    A new government-owned clearing house has begun trial operations, supported by policy initiatives and a direct link to the Shanghai Gold Exchange.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Officials Detail Next Steps for FIC Hub Ambition

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

    Officials discussed new platforms, expanded quotas, and enhanced risk management tools to implement the city's fixed income and currency roadmap.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKEX and CIPS to Bolster Hong Kong's Offshore RMB Infrastructure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

    Agreement will see HKEX’s clearing subsidiary apply for direct CIPS participation to enhance cross-border RMB settlement efficiency.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Proposes Reforms on Corporate Governance, AI Oversight

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

    The SC is consulting on a shareholder litigation fund, tighter rules for family firms, and new board responsibilities for technology.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan FSA Outlines Strategy to Combat Surging Financial Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

    The regulator detailed its latest strategy for AML/CFT, urging firms to verify control effectiveness amid a significant rise in financial crime.

    CBDCs

    BOJ Advances CBDC Plans, Weighing Retail and Wholesale Tracks

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

    The central bank is now formally considering a wholesale CBDC and tokenised deposits, running in parallel with its ongoing retail digital yen pilot.

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