EUROPE

AML / KYC

EU Adds Laos, Nepal to High-Risk AML List; Delists Philippines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The European Parliament has endorsed changes to its high-risk country list, adding Laos and Nepal while removing the Philippines.

Market Infrastructure

EU Finalises T+1 Roadmap, Highlighting Hurdles for APAC Firms

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The EU's 2027 deadline for T+1 settlement creates significant operational, FX, and funding challenges for Asia-Pacific firms and funds with Asian assets.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore, UK, Kenya Launch Alliance to Bolster Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The government-led alliance aims to restore corporate confidence and unlock climate finance by setting clear, high-integrity standards for voluntary carbon markets.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

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.

Sanctions

UK’s OFSI Warns Art and High Value Dealers of Sanctions Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

OFSI says it is “highly likely” that many high-value assets held in the UK by sanctioned persons have not yet been reported by art market participants and high-value dealers.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Signs MOU to Establish Yuan Clearing System in Turkey

By Editors | 19/06/2025

The MOU allows the PBOC to authorise designated commercial lenders to carry out yuan clearing services in Turkey, serving local financial institutions, businesses, and individual customers.