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    Anti-Money Laundering

    What Singapore’s AML Leaders Are Learning About AI – the Hard Way

    By Bradley Maclean | 16/02/2026

    A closed-door industry roundtable highlights how MAS scrutiny, auditor oversight and data constraints are turning AI adoption from a compliance solution into a more exacting test of execution and accountability.

    Trading & Investment

    CME Group to Launch South Asia Edible Oil Futures Contracts

    By Editors | 16/02/2026

    The four new cash-settled contracts on CBOT are designed to enhance risk management for the world's largest edible oils import region.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Sets Sights on Global Fraud and Crypto Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

    The FATF added Papua New Guinea and Kuwait to its grey list, adopted Singapore's mutual evaluation, and approved new reports on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Existing Rules Sufficient to Manage AI Trading Risks: FMSB Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

    New report finds current AI use is not autonomous and can be managed by existing controls, but warns firms to keep guardrails updated.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.

    Stablecoins

    Stablecoins Threaten to Entrench Dollar, Sidelining APAC Currencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    New IMF paper argues that while stablecoins improve payments, they risk concentrating power and undermining smaller economies and currencies like the yen.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    No Silver Bullet for Trade Finance Price Checks: ITFA Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    An ITFA paper details the complexities of detecting price manipulation, stressing a risk-based approach over a single transaction analysis.

    Trading & Investment

    Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

    Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Calls on Casino Sector to Bolster AML Compliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    In a meeting with casino operators, KoFIU flagged upcoming legal amendments and demanded stricter adherence to international AML standards.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.

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