United States

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Asia-Based Suspects in Global Crypto Scam Takedown

By Editors | 06/05/2026

International crackdown involving authorities in the UAE, China and Thailand has dismantled at least nine scam centres, leading to charges against alleged managers from Myanmar and Indonesia.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Activates Blocking Statute to Counter US Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2026

China's first use of its anti-sanctions law creates a direct legal conflict for global financial institutions caught between US and Chinese rules.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Expands International Reach of Cuba Sanctions Programme

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

New executive order authorises secondary sanctions against foreign financial institutions and companies doing business with designated Cuban entities.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Firms in Iran Oil Trade Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

The US targeted a Chinese oil terminal and numerous Hong Kong-based front companies, while issuing new warnings on sanctions evasion, digital assets, and maritime risks.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Finalises Rules for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

MAS and SGX have confirmed a raft of rule changes to align with US standards, paving the way for the new board's launch in mid-2026.

Capital Adequacy

APAC Silent on US Basel Reforms as Global Divergence Debate Builds

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/05/2026

APAC regulators are treading carefully as the latest US Basel III proposals are still under consultation, while expressing concerns over divergence.

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.