International

AI Risk & Governance

What Makes Asia a Hub for Innovative Regulation?  

By Manoj Singh | 14/01/2025

The RBI’s Manoj Singh says Asia is a natural hub for innovative regulation, with Singapore increasingly being recognised for its leadership in fintech

Anti-Money Laundering

US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Delivers First €3b Tranche of G7 Loan Funds to Ukraine

By Editors | 14/01/2025

The funds will be repaid from the proceeds of Russian assets that have been immobilised in the EU due to sanctions.

Anti-Money Laundering

Interpol Published First-ever ‘Silver Notice’ at Italy’s Request

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/01/2025

The Silver Notice seeks information from Interpol member countries on the assets belonging to a senior member of the mafia

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Signs MoU with Istanbul Financial Center

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

The MoU will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, paving the way for innovative solutions in financial services.

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan Imposes New Round of Russia-related Sanctions

By Editors | 13/01/2025

The measures target individuals and entities in Russia, China, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and Georgia.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Imposes “Most Significant Sanctions Yet” on Russia’s Energy Sector

By Editors | 13/01/2025

Treasury targeted 183 vessels and more than 150 entities. The State Department sanctioned nearly 80 entities and individuals.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK to Introduce New Sanctions Regime for ‘People Smugglers’

By Editors | 12/01/2025

The regime will target the finances of individuals and entities that exploit vulnerable people by facilitating dangerous sea crossings across Europe

Climate Risk

Six Biggest US Banks All Quit Net Zero Banking Alliance

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2025

Only three US banks remain in NZBA, which is now restructuring. BlackRock separately said it will leave the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.