Other Asia Pacific

    Anti-Money Laundering

    APG Trains New Assessors to Assist with Mutual Evaluations

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    The APG has trained delegates from 19 jurisdictions to strengthen the quality and consistency of FATF mutual evaluations across the Asia-Pacific.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    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.

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    Trade Based Money Laundering

    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.

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    Credit Risk

    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.

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    Credit Risk

    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.

    Market Risk

    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.

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    Structural Regulation

    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.

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    Market Risk

    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.

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