International

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Silver’s Surge Demands a New Approach to Managing Laundering Risks

    By Nathan Lynch | 28/01/2026

    With silver reaching all-time highs, financial crime experts warn that the metal’s growing “value density” and lower regulatory scrutiny are making it an attractive alternative for illicit transactions.

    Stablecoins

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines to Launch Digital Registry for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The new HARBOR portal will centralise corporate ownership data, a move aimed at bolstering AML efforts and FATF compliance.

    Stablecoins

    GDF Unveils Global Stablecoin Rulebook to Guide Regulators

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

    New framework offers principles on reserves, redemption, and cross-border recognition, with specific details on Hong Kong and Singapore rules.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Global Leaders Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Organised Crime-Driven Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

    Experts from banking, tech and law enforcement call for a shift to prevention, warning that AI can be exploited by bad actors as a "force multiplier" for fraud.

    Sustainable Finance

    Indonesia Joins Global Coalition to Boost Carbon Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

    Indonesia is expected to contribute its forestry expertise to efforts aimed at scaling high-integrity carbon credits and mobilising climate finance for nature-based solutions.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch JGB Futures, Signals Broader Asian Derivatives Push

    By Editors | 22/01/2026

    SGX is seeking to capitalise on Japan's shifting rate environment and is planning new contracts for other key regional markets.

    Cybersecurity

    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.

    Resolution & Recovery

    FSB Urges Regulators to Bolster Bank Resolution Frameworks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

    A new FSB report highlights uneven progress on resolution in APAC and sets out global priorities for bail-in execution and funding.

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