Regional

Payments & Settlements

Six ASEAN Payment Networks Partner for Common Cross-border System

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The Next50 initiative aims to unify regional retail payments through shared standards for digital and cross-border transactions.

Climate Risk

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Emerging Vulnerabilities in Banking Require Vigilance: AMRO

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

AMRO financial stability report urges greater vigilance on lending, cross-border exposures, and digital finance risks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mounties Lawsuit Shines Spotlight on Financial Crime Advisers

By Nathan Lynch | 10/10/2025

AUSTRAC’s civil claim against Mounties for alleged AML/CTF breaches has sent a quiet shot across the bows of external consultants, writes Nathan Lynch.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025

New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

Payments & Settlements

Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

Credit Risk

Japan, China Regulators Watching Smaller Banks as Competition Spurs Risk-Taking

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 06/10/2025

Compressed margins and nimble competitors are forcing smaller banks in Japan and China to move up the risk spectrum, prompting regulatory scrutiny.

Payments & Settlements

AMRO Offers Recommendations to ASEAN+3 on Mitigating USD Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

AMRO’s policy recommendations focus on local currency use, digital payments, and strengthening the USD 240 billion CMIM facility.

Cybersecurity

APAC Payments Sector Faces Urgent Call to Act on Quantum Computing Risks

By Editors | 02/10/2025

An industry report warns of "harvest-now, decrypt-later" cyber threats and urges banks and payment providers to upgrade cryptographic defences amid a significant awareness gap.