INTERNATIONAL

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Addresses Challenges of Extending RTGS Operating Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2025

CPMI says operators can implement changes to extend RTGS operating hours in conjunction with other modernisation efforts such as ISO 20022 migration

Enforcement

Europol Leads Global Operation to Dismantle Cybercrime Forums

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/02/2025

Authorities made two arrests, seized 12 domains, and confiscated 17 servers and over 50 electronic devices.

AML / KYC

US Convicts Chinese Nationals for Fentanyl Precursor Shipment

By Editors | 08/02/2025

The shipment was arranged by undercover law enforcement agents who pretended to be buyers of the precursor chemicals.

Hong Kong FSDC Signs Pact with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2025

The MoU focuses on mutual cooperation, information exchange, and the promotion of innovative financial products and services.

AML / KYC

FATF Annual Report Highlights Crypto Loopholes as Key Threat

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/02/2025

Six years after the FATF strengthened its virtual asset standards, 97 out of 130 jurisdictions are still not fully compliant.

Sanctions

China Lodges Complaint at WTO Over US Tariffs

By Editors | 07/02/2025

China said the measures were “imposed on the basis of unfounded and false allegations”, violate trade rules, and are “discriminatory and protectionist”.

Sanctions

OFAC Issues Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to China

By Editors | 07/02/2025

The sanctions target several vessels along with individuals and entities in China, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Seychelles, and UAE.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Publishes Guide on Using ISSB Transition Relief

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/02/2025

The guide explains which parts of IFRS S1 apply when a company is only reporting climate-related disclosures under IFRS S2

Securities / Derivatives

DTCC Launches New Platforms to Drive Digital Assets Adoption

By Editors | 06/02/2025

The platforms support token issuance, distribution, servicing, monitoring, reporting and other lifecycle processes.