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Big Picture

North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Report finds APAC  firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.

AML / KYC

US and Singapore Banks Being Used to Launder Scam Proceeds – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

Questions are being raised on whether banks are doing enough to detect suspicious activity and prevent abuse.

Securities / Derivatives

US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.

Market Infrastructure

US Bill Seeks Increased Transparency in China’s Exchange Rate Practices

By Editors | 28/06/2025

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act aims to hold China accountable for its currency policies through increased IMF scrutiny.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.

Sanctions

FinCEN Targets Mexican FIs, Citing Fentanyl-Related China Links

By Editors | 26/06/2025

US Treasury has targeted two banks and one brokerage for facilitating the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Crypto Exchanges to List Own Tokens

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

The SEC proposes to permit crypto exchanges to list tokens issued by themselves or their affiliates, subject to enhanced disclosure and monitoring requirements.

AML / KYC

US Fed Terminates 2015 Action Against China Construction Bank

By Editors | 23/06/2025

The Federal Reserve terminated a 2015 written agreement with China Construction Bank after improvements in AML compliance.

Sanctions

New US Sanctions Target Iran Defence Procurement, Houthi Oil Smuggling

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2025

The sanctions target entities in Iran, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Turkiye for supporting the procurement of sensitive machinery for Iran’s defence industry.