Regional

Anti-Money Laundering

Silver’s Surge Demands a New Approach to Managing Laundering Risks

By Nathan Lynch | 28/01/2026

With silver reaching all-time highs, financial crime experts warn that the metal’s growing “value density” and lower regulatory scrutiny are making it an attractive alternative for illicit transactions.

Payments & Settlements

ADB Urges Policy Action to Address APAC's Trade Finance Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

New report recommends accelerated digitalisation, expanded supply chain finance, and better data to unlock trade potential in the region.

Sustainable Finance

Asian Transition Activities at Risk as Taxonomy Standards Diverge: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

New report says growing regulatory fragmentation across Asian transition finance frameworks exposes FIs to significant transition-washing risks and impedes cross-border decarbonisation capital flows.

Trading & Investment

SGX Explores Launch of Asian Government Bond Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

The exchange has held preliminary talks with global banks on contracts linked to sovereign debt from India and Southeast Asia, targeting a possible rollout in 2026.

Payments & Settlements

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

Capital Adequacy

AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.

Resolution & Recovery

ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.