United States

Trading & Investment

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.

Stablecoins

US Advances Stablecoin Rules, Seeks Input on Foreign Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

A formal request for comment on the GENIUS Act has been issued, with specific questions on how to treat foreign firms and comparable regulatory regimes.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Mulls Central Bank Overhaul, Stoking Independence Fears

By Mark Johnston | 21/09/2025

Proposed law would expand Bank Indonesia’s growth mandate and grant parliament powers to dismiss board members.s, rattling financial markets.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Lifts Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Banker After US Talks

By Editors | 21/09/2025

Chenyue Mao, a Chinese-born US citizen, was placed under an exit ban earlier this year during a business trip to China.

Market Abuse

US Regulator Fines Korea's Shinhan Securities for NYMEX Wash Trades

By Editors | 19/09/2025

The Korean firm will pay a USD 212,500 penalty for executing trades that negated market risk, receiving a reduced fine for cooperation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Boosts Transparency in Extractive Sector with SEC-DOF Data Pact

By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

A new data-sharing agreement aims to uncover beneficial owners in mining, oil, and gas to align with global AML standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

Report Alleges $1.5B Money Laundering Network Linked to Shinawatra Dynasty, KuCoin

By Editors | 18/09/2025

An investigation claims a criminal network connected to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and crypto firm KuCoin is moving illicit funds from Cambodian scam hubs.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, UAE Firms in Iran 'Shadow Banking' Crackdown

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The action targets a network using front companies and cryptocurrency to launder oil proceeds for Iran's military, heightening secondary sanctions risks.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Regulatory Framework Enhances Crypto Market Legitimacy

By Nathan Lynch | 17/09/2025

Hong Kong is ramping up its regulatory support for digital assets, positioning itself as a hub for stablecoins, while also addressing financial crime concerns.