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    FIs Urged to Tackle Wildlife Crime to Identify Organised Syndicates

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

    Experts say environmental crime is deeply linked to money laundering and sanctions evasion, urging banks to use available data to disrupt networks.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Cut Client Margin Requirements in Two-Phase Overhaul

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2026

    HKEX will reduce its client margin multiplier in a bid to boost capital efficiency and align with international standards.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    APG Co-Chair Details Findings from New Typologies Research

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

    Speaking at a Regulation Asia event, Mitsutoshi Kajikawa shared preliminary insights from a major APG typologies project co-led by Indonesia and the UNODC.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Delays Pre-market Launch to 2027 Amid Industry Pushback

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

    The Korea Exchange will launch its after-hours session in September but has postponed the pre-market opening, citing IT burdens and industry concerns.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan Drafts Updated AI Strategy to Account for 'Mythos-class’ AI Models

    By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

    A draft revision to Japan’s AI Basic Plan flags escalating cyberattack and disinformation risks from advanced models, signalling a more agile approach to regulation.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Issues Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Guide

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

    The FSC has released a detailed, risk-based roadmap for the industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography, mandating a 2035 completion target.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Korea Finalises Detailed AI Rulebook for Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

    Regulators have released detailed guidelines for AI, mandating a risk-based framework, human-in-the-loop for high-risk systems, and specific measures for financial stability.

    Cybersecurity

    IOSCO Report Finds SupTech No Longer Experimental, But Adoption Uneven

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

    Global survey finds regulators are integrating technology into core supervision, but face significant funding, skills, and cybersecurity challenges.

    CBDCs

    HKEX and HKMA Pilot e-HKD for After-Hours Derivatives Margining

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

    Hong Kong is testing its e-HKD to solve a key timing issue, allowing clearing participants to post margin outside of regular banking hours.

    AI Risk & Governance

    China Issues AI Governance Rules for Banking and Insurance

    By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

    New guidelines require financial institutions to integrate AI risk into their overall risk management frameworks and ensure human oversight for high-risk applications.

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