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PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Firms in Iran Oil Trade Crackdown
By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026
The US targeted a Chinese oil terminal and numerous Hong Kong-based front companies, while issuing new warnings on sanctions evasion, digital assets, and maritime risks.

Cybersecurity
Korea's FSS to Intensify Cyber Drills, Introduce AI Red Teaming
By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026
Regulators will double the frequency of unannounced mock hacking exercises and introduce new tests for vulnerabilities in generative AI services.

Trading & Investment
China's CFFEX Tightens Rules on Abnormal Trading, Introduces New Fees
By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026
CFFEX revised abnormal trading standards for stock index derivatives and will introduce graded fees to curb high-frequency order submissions.

Credit Risk
HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026
HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

Cybersecurity
India Bars Banks from Using Anthropic's ‘Mythos’ Over Security Fears
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026
The pre-emptive guidance comes as India negotiates with the US for equitable access to the powerful, unreleased cyber-attack model.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper
By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026
New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Payments & Settlements
Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026
Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026
The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.

Credit Risk
Hong Kong Rolls Out New SME Support Amid Global Uncertainty
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026
The regulator and banking sector are offering fresh credit relief and faster loan approvals to help firms manage rising costs.

Structural Regulation
HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026
The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.
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