International

Data Privacy

Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Probes Louis Vuitton Data Breach

By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

The investigation follows the luxury brand's disclosure of a multi-country cyberattack that compromised the personal data of customers across Asia.

Anti-Money Laundering

1MDB Fugitive Jho Low Allegedly in Shanghai Using Forged Australian Passport

By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

Investigative journalists claim the fugitive financier is living in a luxury mansion and working for entities linked to the Chinese government.

Stablecoins

US Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Setting Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

The GENIUS Act creates a potential pathway for issuers from other jurisdictions to access the US market if their local regulations are deemed equivalent.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, as well as two Chinese banks and a Russian-owned refinery in India.

Emerging Prudential Risks

G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.

Trading & Investment

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Anti-Money Laundering

Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

By Editors | 18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

Market Data & Technology

DSB to Introduce New Cost Recovery Model for OTC Identifiers

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The Derivatives Service Bureau will create a new fee-paying user type and rebalance costs between its UPI and OTC ISIN services from 2026.