International

Enforcement

FBI Report Highlights SEA's Role in Causing Record Cybercrime Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

Report reveals record cybercrime losses in 2025, with organised crime groups in Southeast Asia and India-based call centres identified as key threats.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Risks Require Global Policy Overhaul: IMF Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

IMF report is urging new legal and policy anchors to address concerns that the speed and automation of tokenised finance could amplify crises.

Enforcement

Singapore Charges Fourth Executive in Probe of Illicit Nvidia Chip Exports

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The case highlights growing US pressure on Southeast Asian hubs to enforce export controls on advanced technology destined for China.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Advances Blockchain-Based Ledger to Build Phase

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

The new shared ledger will use tokenised deposits to enable 24/7 cross-border payments, with a live MVP planned for 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

UN SSE, IFC Launch Guidance for Board Oversight of ISSB Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

New model guidance and training aim to help corporate boards navigate the complexities of sustainability-related financial disclosures.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Details Next Phase of ISO 20022 Migration Deadlines

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

Following the end of MT/MX coexistence, Swift has outlined key upcoming milestones for address structuring, investigations, and payment initiation messages.

Capital / Liquidity

IAIS Flags Gaps in Insurer Resolution and Liquidity Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

An assessment of major insurance markets, including in APAC, found weaknesses in resolution planning, powers, and liquidity risk disclosure requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

DMIST to Finalise Execution Source Code Standard in 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The derivatives standards body has outlined its 2026 priorities in its annual report, focusing on finalising key standards and driving adoption across the industry.

Market Infrastructure

Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.