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Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Seeks Feedback on New Payment Transparency Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

The FATF is seeking input on draft guidance for its revised Recommendation 16, which introduces new alignment checks and data requirements for FIs.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils New Action Plan to Boost Investment Inflows

By Mark Johnston | 24/06/2026

China has unveiled a new action plan to attract foreign investment, focusing on wider capital market access, streamlined M&A rules, and greater financial sector openness.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Mandate Investor IDs for Derivatives Market by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

The existing investor ID regime for securities will extend to derivatives, aligning with global standards and enhancing the SFC's market surveillance capabilities.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets Scam Networks With New Sanctions, Rulemaking

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

The US has sanctioned individuals and entities linked to the Prince Group and proposed new rules to close circumvention loopholes used by the Huione Group.

PEPs & Sanctions

FATF Amends Terror Financing Rules to Protect Humanitarian Aid

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

FATF has updated its standards to ensure targeted financial sanctions do not impede legitimate humanitarian activities.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pushes to Allow IPO Access for Mainland Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

Hong Kong seeking to create new regulated investment channels, including for IPO access, following crackdown on unauthorised cross-border trading.

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.