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Market Infrastructure
CFTC Clarifies Substituted Compliance Procedures for Non-US Swap Entities
By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025
New guidance details how CFTC will handle potential breaches of foreign rules by registered non-US swap market participants.
Sanctions
UK, EU Impose Russia Sanctions Amid Failing Ceasefire Talks
By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025
The targets include entities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Vietnam. UK and EU also working to tighten the oil price cap.
Market Infrastructure
SET Eyes Global Tech Listings with New Trading Board
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025
The SET hopes to attract innovative “new economy” companies as part of its efforts to rejuvenate the Thai capital markets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US DOJ to Investigate India-linked Cyberattack at Coinbase
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025
The attackers used Coinbase employees and contractors based in India to obtain customer data, which they used to scam customers.
AML / KYC
Philippines Convenes First Meeting of New Anti-Scams Group
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2025
The ASTIG will enhance public awareness campaigns, foster stronger inter-agency cooperation, and empower local officials to better protect their communities
Sanctions
US Tightens Export Controls Targeting Huawei AI Chips
By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025
Huawei’s Ascend AI chips now need a licence for their use irrespective of geographical location, which is an effective worldwide ban.
AML / KYC
Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025
Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Supporting Iran Ballistic Missile Programme
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025
The sanctions target individuals and firms linked to carbon fibre exports and advanced materials used by the IRGC.
Crypto / Digital Assets
NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations
By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025
Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025
The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.
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