CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing

The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.

Manesh Samtani

17 Sep 2025•2 min read

ASEAN Adopts 10-year Action Plan Against Transnational Crime

ASEAN ministers have elevated cybercrime and online scams as the region’s top security concern while backing initiatives on money laundering and illegal migration.

Nithya Subramanian

16 Sep 2025•2 min read

SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies

MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.

Nithya Subramanian

15 Sep 2025•3 min read

Singapore Family Offices Face Rising Cost, Compliance Hurdles

The fallout from the 2023 money laundering case has driven up costs and compliance hurdles for single family offices, prompting the ultra-rich to explore other banking alternatives.

Nithya Subramanian

16 Sep 2025•4 min read

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Editors

16 Sep 2025•2 min read

Global Anti-Financial Crime System 'Broken', Needs Radical Reform: RUSI

RUSI argues the global framework is failing despite huge spending, calling for an overhaul of suspicious activity reporting.

Manesh Samtani

15 Sep 2025•2 min read

HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

Manesh Samtani

12 Sep 2025•2 min read

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

The RBNZ is consulting on new open market operations and a committed liquidity facility with a proposed cap of 35-40 percent.

Sanday Chongo Kabange

11 Sep 2025•3 min read