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Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Financial Sector Reforms to Boost Competition, Cut Red Tape

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2026

The Australian government has launched consultations on regulatory reforms designed to reduce compliance costs and support mid-sized banks.

CBDCs

PBOC Upgrades Digital Yuan Infrastructure to Deposit-Based Model

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2026

The PBOC has upgraded its e-CNY infrastructure to a deposit-money model, introducing new smart contract frameworks and cross-border settlement platforms.

Structural Regulation

Singapore to Streamline IPO Reviews, Update Corporate Governance Code

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/10/2026

MAS deputy chairman outlined plans to consolidate listing reviews and revise corporate governance standards to boost market liquidity.

APAC on High Alert Over Critical PHP Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2026

Financial institutions and government agencies across the region are rushing to patch critical PHP flaws amid global hacking fears.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

HKMA Mandates Stricter Anti-Bribery Controls for Account Opening

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2026

HKMA has directed banks to bolster anti-bribery safeguards following attempts by criminal syndicates to bypass AML controls.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Mandates Travel Rule for Virtual Asset Transfers

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2026

Taiwan's FSC has amended its AML/CFT regulations to enforce the Travel Rule for virtual asset service providers.

US Sanctions Five Chinese Entities Over AI Trade Secrets Theft

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2026

The US has sanctioned five Chinese entities for dealing in stolen AI trade secrets, highlighting new regulatory risks for technology investors.

Nature & Biodiversity

ISSB Proposes Nature-Related Disclosure Framework for Public Consultation

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2026

The ISSB has proposed a new Practice Statement to help companies disclose material nature-related risks and opportunities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Urges Banks, Insurers to Strengthen Complaints Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2026

The regulator calls for broader escalation criteria, stronger root cause analysis and human oversight of AI as inspections identify gaps in complaint handling and customer-outcome assessments.