United States

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

    The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Targets Iran ‘Shadow Banking’ Network, Sanctions HK Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

    The action designates 35 entities and individuals, including several in Hong Kong, and warns financial institutions of risks tied to Chinese refineries.

    Trading & Investment

    Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

    The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.

    Payments & Settlements

    US Confirms Dollar Swap Line Talks with Asian and Gulf Allies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions are underway to provide dollar liquidity to allies, aiming to stabilise markets and reinforce the dollar’s international role.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Chinese Refiner, Targets Iran’s Crypto Reserves

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

    OFAC designated a major Chinese refinery and dozens of shipping firms for facilitating Iranian oil sales, while also freezing USD 344 million in crypto assets.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions India-Based Firms in Sinaloa Cartel Crackdown

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    The sanctions target a global precursor chemical network, putting FIs on notice over transactions with designated entities in India, Guatemala and Mexico.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Issues New General Licence for Russia-Origin Oil Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

    The temporary authorisation allows for the sale and delivery of oil loaded by 17 April, replacing a previous licence that expired earlier in the month.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    South Korea, US to Bolster AML Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    Finance chiefs finalised a critical minerals framework and shared concerns over won volatility, while FIUs agreed to enhance information sharing to combat illicit finance.

    Market Risk

    Fragmented FRTB Rollout Risks Reshaping APAC’s Trading Landscape

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 21/04/2026

    Diverging US, European and APAC approaches to market risk rules could shift pricing power and concentrate risk.

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