Europe

Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Enforcement

Louis Vuitton Fined in Dutch AML Case Linked to China Resale Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

The luxury brand's Dutch arm will pay €500,000 for failing to prevent a scheme that used 'Daigou' trade to launder illicit funds.

Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Securities / Derivatives

ICMA Urges EU to Adopt Global View in SFDR 2.0 for APAC Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ICMA has called for the recognition of international standards to ensure the EU's new fund rules support cross-border investment

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

AML / KYC

EU, Vietnam Agree to Cooperate on Banking Supervision, AML, Sustainable Finance

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership includes commitments to align financial standards, combat sanctions circumvention and develop emissions trading systems.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI, ESMA Sign Pact to End Dispute Over CCP Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2026

The agreement allows Indian central counterparties to re-apply for EU recognition, resolving a long-standing impasse over regulatory oversight.

Trending

Asia Needs More, Not Less, Regulation for Digital Finance, Policymakers Say

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

International policymakers at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong debate the meaning of 'regulatory modernisation' for finance.

Market Infrastructure

Europol, Global Banks Issue Framework for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2026

New guidance urges financial institutions to inventory crypto-dependent systems and prioritise transitions based on risk, complexity, and data sensitivity.