Finance
AustraliaAUSTRAC chief calls for stronger leadership on AML as reforms loom
ElsewhereFATF wants stablecoin issuers to know location on secondary market and be able to freeze, burn, or withdraw assets
Deep DiveFitch affirms Macau’s ‘AA’ rating and Stable outlook on ‘relatively resilient’ premium mass
ElsewhereFace to Face: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley – jurisdiction aiming for top-tier status
MacauMacau Legislative Assembly approves first draft of 2025 revised budget with lower GGR estimations
Deep DiveIsle of Man tightens risk appetite for Asia-facing eGaming firms ahead of MONEYVAL review
PhilippinesChinabank plans sale of Emerald Bay property, says PH Resorts won’t buy back land
Deep DiveThe Star receives unsolicited $158M proposal from Bally’s Corporation 
PhilippinesNewport World Resorts appoints Englebert Teh as Chief Strategy Officer
Hong KongHK’s ZA Bank becomes first in Asia to offer crypto trading services to retail users