Data Privacy

US Lawmakers Flag Webull as National Security Risk

09/10/2026

A US congressional committee has labelled trading platform Webull a national security risk, proposing new regulatory requirements for foreign-controlled broker-dealers.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia, Bhutan Sign Cross-Border Payments Pact

09/10/2026

The two central banks have signed an agreement to develop integrated cross-border payment systems and strengthen regulatory cooperation.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Updates Warning List for Unregistered Crypto Exchanges

09/10/2026

The FSA has updated its list of unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges operating in violation of the Payment Services Act.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Eases Foreign Currency Access for Industrial Borrowers

09/10/2026

The central bank's new directive aims to provide operational flexibility for cross-border payments and scheduled external debt servicing.

AI Risk & Governance

US Issues First Outbound Investment Penalty Over China AI Deal

09/10/2026

The US Treasury has fined Amidi LLC USD 200,000 for failing to notify the government about a Chinese subsidiary's AI investment.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Signals Continued Access to Third-Country CSDs

09/10/2026

ESMA has directed national authorities to deprioritise enforcement against unrecognised third-country CSDs pending a legislative extension.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Fed Orders American Express to Address AML Deficiencies

09/10/2026

The US Federal Reserve has ordered American Express to overhaul its AML and financial crimes risk management programmes.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Ambassadors Approve Record Expansion Of Russia Sanctions

09/10/2026

EU ambassadors have agreed to add 1,646 individuals and entities to the bloc's Russia sanctions blacklist, focusing heavily on military-industrial networks.

Stablecoins

Japanese Consortium Completes Project Trinity Stablecoin Settlement Trials

09/10/2026

Nine Japanese financial institutions have successfully tested a stablecoin-based delivery versus payment settlement system for secondary security token markets.