Trading & Investment

SET Reinstates Normal Trading Rules After Ceasefire Declared

25/06/2025

The SET has reverted to its normal ceiling and floor limits and dynamic price band after tightening its rules two days earlier.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CDSL: Modernising India’s Capital Markets with Technology

24/06/2025

Managing Director and CEO Nehal Vora discusses how CDSL has leveraged technology to modernise India’s capital markets and facilitate growth.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Fed Terminates 2015 Action Against China Construction Bank

23/06/2025

The Federal Reserve terminated a 2015 written agreement with China Construction Bank after improvements in AML compliance.

Credit Risk

ADB Approves $500m Loan for Bangladesh Banking Sector Reforms

22/06/2025

ADB has approved a USD 500 million loan to help Bangladesh strengthen its banking sector, tackle non-performing loans, and promote financial inclusion.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Zealand Expands Sanctions Net to Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’

20/06/2025

New Zealand broadens Russia sanctions to target ‘shadow fleet’ along with individuals and entities in North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.

Cryptocurrency

FSC Korea to Investigate Fees Charged by Crypto Exchanges

20/06/2025

FSC to scrutinise cryptocurrency exchange fees, seeking to lower trading costs in line with President Lee Jae-myung’s agenda.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Signs MOU to Establish Yuan Clearing System in Turkey

19/06/2025

The MOU allows the PBOC to authorise designated commercial lenders to carry out yuan clearing services in Turkey, serving local financial institutions, businesses, and individual customers.

Payments & Settlements

Shanghai, Hong Kong Agree 38-Point Action Plan to Deepen Ties

19/06/2025

The action plan includes specific measures such as jointly developing financial products and connecting Hong Kong’s FPS with China’s IBPS.

Operational Risk

Banking Sector Reports Fall in Operational Risk for 2024: ORX

18/06/2025

ORX report shows banking sector operational risk losses down in 2024, but external fraud and digitalisation trends warrant attention.