Regional

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.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN-BAC, ACCA Launch Push for Regional Sustainability Reporting Standards

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASEAN business and accountancy bodies have launched a joint statement calling for unified sustainability reporting rules based on ISSB standards.

AML / KYC

New Academic Programmes Emerge to Address Financial Crime Skills Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

A ‘generational crisis’ in financial crime has prompted the introduction of new academic programmes that blend theory with real-world investigative skills.