OTHER ASIA PACIFIC

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.

Market Infrastructure

FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

By Editors | 05/07/2025

The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.

Big Picture

North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Report finds APAC  firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.

AML / KYC

TBML Fundamentals: A Primer for Risk and Compliance Professionals

By Nathan Lynch | 03/07/2025

Trade is central to the movement of vast sums of illicit wealth through the financial system, yet it remains a challenging area for AML practitioners.

Enforcement

Korean Banks in Cambodia Accused of Predatory Lending

By Editors | 02/07/2025

A new report alleges predatory lending by Korean-owned banks in Cambodia is causing widespread debt, land loss and rights abuses.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Directs Lenders to Earmark VND 500 Trillion for Key Projects

By Editors | 02/07/2025

The directive aims to accelerate key national infrastructure and transport projects amid ongoing challenges with site clearance and material supply.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Vietnam Approves Dual-Hub International Financial Centre Plan

By Editors | 01/07/2025

The plan establishes hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang with special policies on tax, forex, and law to attract investment.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.