INTERNATIONAL

Hong Kong to Host World’s First Intergovernmental Mediation Body

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Hong Kong hosts launch of IOMed, the world’s first intergovernmental mediation body, aiming to bridge the global dispute resolution gap.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Framework for Food Value Chain

By Editors | 01/06/2025

New criteria target post-farm emissions, guiding investment in sustainable food systems beyond agricultural production.

AML / KYC

How AI and Pattern Recognition Will Shape the Future of Payment Security

By Avalon Ingram | 29/05/2025

Swift’s Avalon Ingram says payment security relies on AI and collaboration to detect anomalies, strengthen risk management, and anticipate financial threats.

Sanctions

Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Issues First Report on DPRK

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

The report details the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and calls for UN sanctions against individuals, entities, and vessels involved in this activity.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

AML / KYC

Ex-Goldman Banker Gets 2yr Sentence in 1MDB Case

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Tim Leissner has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to forfeit $43.7mn for his role in the 1MDB bribery and money laundering scheme.

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams

By Editors | 29/05/2025

Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.

Fintech / Regtech

ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 29/05/2025

ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.

ESG / Sustainability

Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision