International

    AML / KYC

    India’s IFSCA Updates AML/CFT and KYC Framework in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

    The revised guidelines sharpen beneficial ownership thresholds, expanding digital KYC norms and reinforcing a risk-based compliance approach for entities operating in GIFT City and other IFSCs.

    Market Infrastructure

    India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Eases FX Hedging Burden for Insurers with New Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new regime aligns with global standards, while accounting changes aim to reduce earnings volatility and costly over-hedging.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Mandates ISO 20022 for All Retail Payment Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new rules give financial institutions two years to fully adopt the global messaging standard for domestic and cross-border payments.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

    Sanctions

    North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

    By Editors | 28/12/2025

    Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

    Trending

    Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

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