Regulation Asia | Financial Regulatory Intelligence and Analysis

OPINIONS & ANALYSIS

Asia Pacific and the Shape of Fraud to Come

by Bradley Maclean

As scams become an industrial operation in Asia-Pacific, the region offers a glimpse into the future of global digital fraud.

ASEAN+3 Must Move from Climate Frameworks to Enforcement

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

As climate risks rise, regulators need to turn supervisory frameworks into real incentives and penalties for banks and investors.

Beijing Draws Transition Finance Lessons from Regional Pilot Schemes

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Regional initiatives to pilot green and transition finance frameworks offer insights into how China’s climate policy will shape up at the national level.

Claws of Crime: Local AI Agents Pose Fresh Threat for AML/CTF Teams

by Nathan Lynch

Locally run AI agents like OpenClaw, operating beyond cloud guardrails on cheap hardware, risk unleashing a cottage industry of sophisticated financial crime.

FEATURES

APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

Manesh Samtani

03 Mar 2026•5 min read

New Zealand Finalises Key Decisions in Review of Bank Capital Rules

The RBNZ has finalised its 2025 capital review, introducing loss-absorbing capacity instruments and setting a multi-year transition plan starting in October 2026.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

27 Feb 2026•4 min read

Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

Manesh Samtani

01 Mar 2026•6 min read

FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud

New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.

Manesh Samtani

25 Feb 2026•3 min read

Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Manesh Samtani

24 Feb 2026•3 min read

Beijing Draws Transition Finance Lessons from Regional Pilot Schemes

Regional initiatives to pilot green and transition finance frameworks offer insights into how China’s climate policy will shape up at the national level.

Blake Evans-Pritchard

20 Feb 2026•5 min read

FATF Sets Sights on Global Fraud and Crypto Risks

The FATF added Papua New Guinea and Kuwait to its grey list, adopted Singapore's mutual evaluation, and approved new reports on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets.

Manesh Samtani

15 Feb 2026•4 min read