Europe

Sanctions

China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

Securities / Derivatives

BOCHK Joins Clearstream, Euroclear Network to Boost APAC Eurobond Access

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The appointment expands the international securities depository network, aiming to facilitate primary market activity from the start of the Asian business day.

Market Infrastructure

EBA Upholds Strict EU Market Access Rules for Third-Country Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The EBA has found no case to ease branch requirements for third country firms that provide core banking services into the EU.

Sanctions

China Vows Retaliation Against EU Sanctions Against Banks

By Editors | 22/07/2025

China has condemned the EU’s decision to sanction two banks for the first time, threatening countermeasures and escalating tensions ahead of a key summit.

Sanctions

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, as well as two Chinese banks and a Russian-owned refinery in India.

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

APAC CCPs Watch for Market Shift as EMIR Hands Advantage to Eurex

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/07/2025

Forcing clearing into Europe could have farther-reaching implications than intended, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.