International

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

Lack of 'Strategic Thinking' Fuelling Rise of Rival Financial Systems: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

New report argues that geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and de-risking are driving nations to build alternative financial systems.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Chief Brands Regulation a 'Profit Centre', Urges Full Basel III Roll-Out

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

BCBS head Erik Thedéen said robust rules are a competitive advantage and a strategic asset, warning against a "race to the bottom" from fragmented implementation.

Market Infrastructure

Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2025

Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL to Bolster Fight Against Illicit Finance in Asia with New Tools

By Editors | 21/09/2025

Law enforcement leaders endorsed new measures for rapid payment intervention and asset freezing to combat organised crime and illegal financial flows.

AML / KYC

Ditching De-Risking: FATF’s Latest Guidance Signals Shift in Risk Appetite

By Nathan Lynch | 21/09/2025

The FATF's new guidance will force countries to strike a better balance between AML/CFT compliance and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

Enforcement

Fugitive Wirecard COO Found in Moscow, Linked to Russian Spy Operations

By Editors | 18/09/2025

An international investigation has located Jan Marsalek, who is living under a new identity and working with Russia's FSB.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

By Editors | 18/09/2025

The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Leads in Nature Disclosures as COP 30 Approaches

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 17/09/2025

TNFD will be releasing its first-ever Status Report on 25 September during the New York Climate Week, highlighting Asia's leadership in adoption.