International

    AML / KYC

    Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion

    By Nathan Lynch | 18/08/2025

    Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

    Sanctions

    Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

    By Editors | 14/08/2025

    The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

    AML / KYC

    BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.

    AML / KYC

    New Report Details Crypto's Role in Chinese Underground Banking

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    A new report details how Chinese underground networks use cryptocurrency to launder funds for North Korean hackers, cartels, and Triads.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

    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.

    AML / KYC

    Proliferation Financing: Winding Back the ‘Doomsday Clock’ Across APAC

    By Nathan Lynch | 07/08/2025

    APAC businesses face a daunting task complying with the new FATF proliferation financing rules, but help is at hand, writes Nathan Lynch.

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