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    AML / KYC

    FATF Warns of Evolving Terrorist Financing Risks, Gaps in Global Response

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New FATF report warns that 69% of countries are failing to prosecute terrorist financing effectively, as criminals mix new tech with old methods.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

    Trending

    US Passes 1% Remittance Tax, Sparking Concerns in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New levy under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act targets cash-based transfers by non-US citizens, raising concerns for top remittance recipient nations like India.

    Enforcement

    India Bars Jane Street and Seizes $567m Over Market Manipulation Claims

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    SEBI described Jane Street's trading behaviour as "egregious" and said the firm "is not a good faith actor that can be, or deserves to be, trusted."

    Sanctions

    US Lifts Curbs on Chip Design Software Exports to China

    By Editors | 05/07/2025

    The move provides a reprieve for top electronic design automation firms and signals a thaw in trade tensions following a recent agreement.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai STAR Market Approves First Unprofitable IPO Under Revived Rules

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    Wuhan-based drugmaker Healthgen Biotechnology got the approval, signalling renewed policy support for innovative, pre-revenue technology and life sciences firms.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Singapore Firm in Crackdown on Iranian Oil 'Shadow Fleet'

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    The US has sanctioned a Singapore-based firm as part of a major crackdown on networks facilitating billions in Iranian oil sales.

    Market Infrastructure

    China to Roll Out Shanghai FTZ Financial and Trade Reforms Nationwide

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

    Beijing will extend 77 pilot policies from its Shanghai Free Trade Zone, focusing on digital finance, data flows, and trade liberalisation

    Trending

    Singapore Imposes Measures to Cool Private Property Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

    The government has raised SSD rates by four percentage points across all tiers and extended the holding period from three to four years

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

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