International

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

By Editors | 18/09/2025

The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Leads in Nature Disclosures as COP 30 Approaches

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 17/09/2025

TNFD will be releasing its first-ever Status Report on 25 September during the New York Climate Week, highlighting Asia's leadership in adoption.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Regulatory Framework Enhances Crypto Market Legitimacy

By Nathan Lynch | 17/09/2025

Hong Kong is ramping up its regulatory support for digital assets, positioning itself as a hub for stablecoins, while also addressing financial crime concerns.

AML / KYC

Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Proposes Broader Rules for Sustainability-Linked Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Thailand's securities regulator is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to allow for more innovative and flexible sustainability-linked bond structures.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Appoints Toppan Edge as Japan's First vLEI Issuer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

GLEIF says the appointment of Toppan Edge will enable the issuance of secure digital identities to Japanese firms for use in global trade and finance.

AML / KYC

Global Anti-Financial Crime System 'Broken', Needs Radical Reform: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2025

RUSI argues the global framework is failing despite huge spending, calling for an overhaul of suspicious activity reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.

ESG / Sustainability

20 More Lenders Join IFC's Alliance for Green Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The new joiners include leading institutions from eight APAC markets, along with BNP Paribas, with collective assets exceeding USD 5.6 trillion.