International

PEPs & Sanctions

UN Sanctions on Iran Reimposed, Targeting Banking and Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

"Snapback" triggered by European powers restores asset freezes and financial restrictions; China and Russia dispute the move's legality.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fugitive Ex-CEO of Fintech Lender Investree Repatriated to Indonesia

By Editors | 29/09/2025

Adrian Gunadi is accused of illegally raising IDR 2.7 trillion in a case that brought down one of the country's most prominent fintechs.

Payments & Settlements

China Opens Onshore Repo Market and Boosts Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2025

Regulators will allow all foreign bond investors to access the onshore repo market under a title-transfer model and more than double the Swap Connect quota.

Stablecoins

Coinbase Set to List First Singapore Dollar Stablecoin

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

The partnership with StraitX aims to give global users access to a MAS-recognised digital token while also enhancing cross-border payments and on-chain foreign exchange.

Cybersecurity

FS-ISAC Calls for Global Timeline on Quantum Crypto Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

New white paper warns that delays in transitioning to quantum-safe standards create systemic risk and calls for a coordinated, phased approach for financial firms and regulators.

Cybersecurity

APAC Banks Boost Cyber Spend but Lag on Third Party Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

A new Moody's Ratings survey finds Asia-Pacific banks are increasing cyber budgets but trail North American peers in areas like mandating cyber insurance for vendors and AI policy.

Payments & Settlements

Swift to Impose New Rules on Banks for Retail Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

New binding scheme, backed by over 30 global banks, will mandate upfront fee transparency and speed to meet G20 goals.

Supervision & Enforcement

INTERPOL Operation Recovers $439 Million, Highlights Need for Regulatory Unity

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025

An INTERPOL operation has recovered USD 439 million in illicit funds, highlighting the need for enhanced cross-border regulatory cooperation in APAC.

AI Risk & Governance

BIS Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Market Stress 60 Days Out

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025

A new system combines a neural network and a large language model to forecast market dysfunction and explain its potential causes.