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Payments & Settlements

RBA Launches Major Review of Payments Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

The RBA is seeking industry feedback on a wide range of payment systems issues, including least-cost routing, BNPL, and the role of large digital wallets.

Stablecoins

SBI, Ripple, Circle Advance Stablecoin Initiatives in Japan

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

SBI Holdings launched a yen stablecoin, Ripple introduced its dollar coin RLUSD, and Nomura is partnering with Circle.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

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The FATF is seeking input on draft guidance for its revised Recommendation 16, which introduces new alignment checks and data requirements for FIs.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