International

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

AML / KYC

Ex-Goldman Banker Gets 2yr Sentence in 1MDB Case

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Tim Leissner has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to forfeit $43.7mn for his role in the 1MDB bribery and money laundering scheme.

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams

By Editors | 29/05/2025

Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.

Fintech / Regtech

ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 29/05/2025

ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.

ESG / Sustainability

Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision

AML / KYC

Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms.

AML / KYC

Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.

AML / KYC

G7 Finance Ministers Pledge Action Against Financial Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

G7 commits to strengthening AML frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting developing countries to combat financial crime.