Securities / Derivatives

CDSL: Modernizing 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.

AML / KYC

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Signs MOU to Establiah Yuan Clearing System in Turkey

19/06/2025

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Fintech / Regtech

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.

Big Picture

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.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Eases Rules for Life Insurers as Currency Volatility Bites

16/06/2025

Taiwan FSC has eased regulations for life insurers to help them mitigate the impacts of exchange rate volatility.