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Market Risk

Korea Launches FX Probes, Tightens Rules to Stem Won Slide

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2026

Authorities are inspecting foreign banks and have issued new directives to curb speculation, as a multi-agency illegal FX task force is made permanent.

Structural Regulation

China Finalises Tougher Disclosure Rules for Private Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New rules effective 1 September mandate look-through transparency for complex products, differentiated reporting, and expand liability to custodians and service providers.

Cybersecurity

RBI Sets June Deadline for Banks to Address AI Cyber Threats

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

Financial institutions have been directed to complete a risk assessment and action plan for threats posed by advanced AI models such as ‘Mythos’.

Anti-Money Laundering

IFC Issues Tech Playbook for AML/CFT in Emerging Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New guidance details how financial institutions can use analytics, AI and automation to strengthen financial crime controls and maintain global market access.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong, Indonesia and China Ink Local Currency Settlement Deal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A new framework will allow direct settlement in offshore yuan and rupiah for trade and investment between Hong Kong and Indonesia.

Reporting & Disclosures

MAS Refines ESG Fund Disclosure Rules to Combat Greenwashing

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

MAS has updated its guidance for retail ESG funds, demanding greater clarity on metrics, benchmarks, and manager influence on indices.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, China Firms Over Iran Military Support

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

The designations target what OFAC describes as a procurement network operating in China and Hong Kong.

Credit Risk

Singapore, Malaysia to Develop Cross-Border Credit Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

An initiative between the countries' credit bureaus aims to improve risk assessment for lenders and support growing economic integration.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Directs State Funds to Back ‘Value Up’ Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

A new programme will see government-linked funds allocate capital to listed firms that improve governance, transparency and long-term value creation strategies.