International

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

1MDB: Malaysia Seeks Extradition of Ex-Goldman Banker

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025

Malaysia has formally requested the US to extradite Tim Leissner, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to US charges linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.

Tokenisation

Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.

Climate Risk

Singapore Continues Commitment to Green Finance, Defying Global Pullback

By Nathan Lynch | 08/05/2025

MAS officials said the energy transition across Asia-Pacific would be increasingly critical, despite the recent political pullback on climate change.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Commission Proposes 17th Russia Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers as well as dozens of companies involved in sanctions evasion, including China-based entities.

Anti-Money Laundering

Project Aurora’s Vision for the Future of Financial Crime Prevention

By Bradley Maclean | 08/05/2025

Beju Shah discusses Project Aurora, which explores new ways of combatting money laundering taking a data driven approach.

Cybersecurity

BIS Announces Launch of 6th G20 TechSprint Challenge

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

Firms are invited to develop solutions for digital identity, credit data portability, and fraud and cyber risk mitigation.

ESG Data

ESMA Consults On Rules For ESG Rating Providers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

Among other things, the draft RTS sets out the information non-EU firms must provide when seeking recognition in the EU.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Southeast Asia’s Evolving Scam Landscape: Brute Force and ‘Poly-Criminality’

By Nathan Lynch | 07/05/2025

Rebecca Miller discusses the evolution of scam centres in Southeast Asia and the role of the financial sector in combatting this crime.

Sustainable Finance

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets