REGIONAL

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

AML / KYC

Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion

By Nathan Lynch | 18/08/2025

Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.

AML / KYC

Proliferation Financing: Winding Back the ‘Doomsday Clock’ Across APAC

By Nathan Lynch | 07/08/2025

APAC businesses face a daunting task complying with the new FATF proliferation financing rules, but help is at hand, writes Nathan Lynch.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

Big Picture

ASEAN Needs Stronger Voice in Sustainability Reporting: ACCA

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

A new report calls for coordinated advocacy and ISSB alignment to manage risks, ease the reporting burden, and reflect the region's economic importance.

Capital / Liquidity

HFW Launches $5B Investor Claim Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2025

Law firm is gathering bondholders from Asia and the Middle East for an investor-state treaty arbitration, citing breaches of international law.

Market Infrastructure

FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

By Editors | 05/07/2025

The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.