New Zealand has an advanced, highly globalized economy and relies on a wide range of international trading partners in Australia, East Asia, North America, and the European Union. In order to protect its economy and maintain public confidence in its […]
The Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) is an inter-governmental organization dedicated to implementing international standards for anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. How Does the AGP Work? The APG […]
Australia’s human rights framework is built on common law and on its constitution which sets out certain universal rights for individuals within Australia and around the world. Human rights legislation in the country varies at the state and Federal levels […]
As a gateway to China, Hong Kong is an important financial destination for businesses across APAC and the world, including numerous fintech service providers dealing in virtual assets such as cryptocurrency. Hong Kong’s regional and global status also makes it […]
An isolated and heavily restricted totalitarian state, North Korea engages in a range of cyber activities that violate international law, including conducting illegal cyber operations around the world. Ongoing international sanctions against North Korea prohibit a broad range of economic […]
The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM China) is the primary government agency responsible for developing and implementing foreign trade policy, import and export controls, and sanctions regulations in the People’s Republic of China. MOFCOM’s history dates back to the foundation of […]
Understanding the Monetary Authority of Singapore Omnibus Act: What You Need To Know On 21st July 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched its Consultation Paper on the New Omnibus Act for the Financial Sector, setting out proposals for […]
Governments impose sanctions on countries, businesses, or individuals to punish violations of international law. Sanctions are a tool for resolving conflicts by exerting economic and diplomatic pressure on designated targets rather than through military means. Common types of sanctions include […]
The Philippines is one of the Asia Pacific (APAC) region’s most prominent business destinations and a global hotspot for FinTech and financial services. Ranked as one of Southeast Asia’s favored investment destinations, the Philippines attracted over USD2.44 billion of foreign […]
In order to pursue the United States’ foreign policy objectives, the US Treasury has imposed regulations and sanctions on North Korea in some form since 1950. The sanctions have the broad goal of pressuring North Korea to denuclearize but have […]
In recent years, Singapore has seen rapid developments in its FinTech sector. The government and the country’s regulator – the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) – have made significant efforts to ensure the country’s regulatory framework keeps up with this […]
In 2019, Malaysia’s central bank and financial regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), revised the existing Malaysia AML/CFT regime by introducing two policy documents applicable to two broad categories of financial entities. The first document is for financial institutions (FIs) such […]
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