Europe

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK, EU Impose Russia Sanctions Amid Failing Ceasefire Talks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025

The targets include entities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Vietnam. UK and EU also working to tighten the oil price cap.

Anti-Money Laundering

FINMA Fines Julius Baer Over High-Risk Client Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

Julius Baer has been fined CHF 4m over AML failures linked to high-risk clients in India, Singapore, and other branches.

Trading & Investment

UK and China Aim to Deepen Market Ties, Unblock Stock Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

A China-UK Wealth Connect scheme is proposed as a potentially “transformational” next step in strengthening financial ties.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.

Clearing & Post-Trade

EEX Group Welcomes First General Clearing Member from APAC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

The move expands the global footprint of EEX Group’s clearing arm, while enhancing access to international energy and commodity markets for APAC clients.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Commission Proposes 17th Russia Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers as well as dozens of companies involved in sanctions evasion, including China-based entities.

ESG Data

ESMA Consults On Rules For ESG Rating Providers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

Among other things, the draft RTS sets out the information non-EU firms must provide when seeking recognition in the EU.

Data Privacy

TikTok Fined for Breaching GDPR With China Data Transfers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

TikTok was fined EUR 530 million and is required to bring its data processing into compliance with GDPR within six months.