International

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US and Singapore Banks Being Used to Launder Scam Proceeds – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

Questions are being raised on whether banks are doing enough to detect suspicious activity and prevent abuse.

Market Risk

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Market Risk

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Authorises Trading of New US, Japan Derivatives

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The move adds two agricultural options and two energy options from US exchanges and four new daily futures contracts from Japan’s TFX.

Sustainable Finance

ICMA Principles Release Guidance on Sustainable Bonds for Nature

By Editors | 27/06/2025

A new practitioner’s guide and other updates aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in the sustainable bond market.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Calls on Jurisdictions to Bolster Efforts on Crypto Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

FATF issued its latest progress report on the implementation of AML/CFT measures for virtual assets and a best practice paper for Travel Rule implementation.

Stablecoins

Stablecoins Fall Short of Sound Money Principles: BIS

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

However, a “tokenised unified ledger” can enhance efficiency and unlock new possibilities in cross-border payments, securities markets and beyond.

Reporting & Disclosures

SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

Anti-Money Laundering

FinCEN Targets Mexican FIs, Citing Fentanyl-Related China Links

By Editors | 26/06/2025

US Treasury has targeted two banks and one brokerage for facilitating the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.