International

    Securities / Derivatives

    CME Group to Launch South Asia Edible Oil Futures Contracts

    By Editors | 16/02/2026

    The four new cash-settled contracts on CBOT are designed to enhance risk management for the world's largest edible oils import region.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FATF Sets Sights on Global Fraud and Crypto Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

    The FATF added Papua New Guinea and Kuwait to its grey list, adopted Singapore's mutual evaluation, and approved new reports on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Existing Rules Sufficient to Manage AI Trading Risks: FMSB Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

    New report finds current AI use is not autonomous and can be managed by existing controls, but warns firms to keep guardrails updated.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Stablecoins Threaten to Entrench Dollar, Sidelining APAC Currencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    New IMF paper argues that while stablecoins improve payments, they risk concentrating power and undermining smaller economies and currencies like the yen.

    AML / KYC

    No Silver Bullet for Trade Finance Price Checks: ITFA Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    An ITFA paper details the complexities of detecting price manipulation, stressing a risk-based approach over a single transaction analysis.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

    Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

    AML / KYC

    Korea Calls on Casino Sector to Bolster AML Compliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    In a meeting with casino operators, KoFIU flagged upcoming legal amendments and demanded stricter adherence to international AML standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.

    ESG / Sustainability

    APAC Anti-Corruption Efforts Stall, Transparency International Warns

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a stagnant regional average, with declining scores in established democracies.

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