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Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Tightens AML Requirements to Combat Transnational Crime

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

FIs are directed to strengthen oversight over offshore units, and KoFIU is introducing a mass suspicious transaction reporting mechanism.

Market Abuse

JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

Sustainable Finance

G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.

Climate Risk

COP30 Climate Summit Concludes With New Adaptation Finance Goal

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

The agreement calls for tripling adaptation funds by 2035, but fails to strengthen fossil fuel phase-out language in the main text.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan FSA to Step Up AML Dialogue with FIs Ahead of 2028 FATF On-Site Review

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

The regulator is shifting focus from technical compliance to proven outcomes, requiring firms to establish robust verification and improvement cycles.

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.

Anti-Money Laundering

AML/CFT Officials Discuss FATF Work to Promote Financial Inclusion

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

The FATF is encouraging simplified measures for low-risk customers and clarifying that over-compliance is counterproductive.

Anti-Money Laundering

HKMA Reports on AI Adoption Status in Transaction Monitoring

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2025

The HKMA revealed high uptake following its September 2024 directive and announced new workshops on the use of AI and crypto-related risks.

Payments & Settlements

ECB, RBI Move Ahead on Linking TIPS with India’s UPI

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

The ECB and RBI have approved the next phase of work to link its TIPS instant payments system with India’s UPI to make cross-border remittances faster and cheaper.