United States

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam to Enhance FX Transparency with New Disclosures

    By Editors | 02/06/2026

    The SBV has committed to new public disclosure standards for its foreign exchange operations, a key outcome of high-level talks with the US Treasury.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US SEC Proposes Full Reversal of 2024 Climate Disclosure Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

    The regulator has proposed a full rescission of its landmark rules, citing concerns over statutory authority and a return to financial materiality.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Targets APAC Shipping Network in New Iran Sanctions

    By Editors | 01/06/2026

    OFAC has sanctioned multiple entities in Hong Kong, the UAE, and India for their alleged roles in facilitating Iran's illicit military oil trade.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US DOJ Seizes New York Apartment in 1MDB Asset Recovery

    By Editors | 29/05/2026

    The DOJ has secured the forfeiture of a luxury property and rental income worth over USD 6 million, allegedly purchased with funds misappropriated from Malaysia's 1MDB.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FDIC Proposes New AML, Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2026

    The proposal would require the US banking regulator to consult with the Treasury's financial crime unit before taking enforcement actions.

    Tokenisation

    Project Agora Finds No Legal Barriers to Tokenised Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2026

    BIS-led project involving seven central banks has concluded its prototype for tokenised payments is compatible with existing legal frameworks.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Banks Under Fire for Underwriting IPOs for Blacklisted Chinese Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2026

    A congressional committee found JPMorgan, BofA and Morgan Stanley helped Chinese military-linked and forced-labour-tied companies raise billions.

    Market Abuse

    US Exempts Some Foreign Insiders from Transaction Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

    SEC order grants a conditional exemption for directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers in Australia, India, and Singapore.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Fed Proposes New ‘Payment Account’ for Fintechs, Sparking AML Debate

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

    US Federal Reserve proposes a new type of account to widen payment system access, but the plan faces internal dissent over illicit finance safeguards.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New US Order Targets Immigration Status in Banking, AML Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

    Executive order directs US regulators to strengthen AML and credit risk rules, requiring FIs to consider customers' immigration status.

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