United States

PEPs & Sanctions

US Expands List of Blacklisted 'Chinese Military Companies'

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

Department of Defense added major technology, automotive, and biotech firms to the list, including Alibaba, BYD and Baidu.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Target Iran Smuggling and Shadow Finance Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

The US has designated entities in China and the UAE for helping Iran smuggle energy to destinations in South and East Asia, including Bangladesh.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Chinese and Hong Kong Investors Banned from SpaceX IPO - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

SpaceX has reportedly instructed its underwriters not to allocate shares to individuals from ITAR-restricted jurisdictions, which include China and Hong Kong.

Data Privacy

US Lawmakers Urged to Investigate Airwallex Over China Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

A US national security group has called for a congressional investigation into Airwallex, citing data security risks and compliance concerns linked to the fintech's Chinese operations.

Structural Regulation

US Bill Seeks to Block SEC Registration for China-Linked Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2026

Legislation aims to bar broker-dealers and investment advisers with ties to China from operating in US markets for five years.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Gold Overtakes US Treasuries as Top Central Bank Reserve Asset

By Editors | 04/06/2026

A surge in prices and sustained buying amid geopolitical risks have pushed gold's share of global reserves to 27 percent.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEC Approves NSCC’s Move to 24x5 Clearing for US Equities

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2026

The US SEC has approved a rule change allowing the NSCC to clear US equity trades nearly around the clock, five days a week.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FBI Has Seized $8 Billion in Crypto Dismantling Asian Scam Networks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

Record US forfeiture of 127,000 bitcoin is linked to organised crime and human trafficking hubs in Cambodia and Myanmar.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Action on Iranian Crypto Exchanges Trigger Secondary Sanctions Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2026

The US has designated four major Iranian crypto exchanges, creating secondary sanctions risks for foreign financial institutions that transact with them.