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Financial Crime
As Global conflicts flare, G7 unites to combat illicit financing – part 1
Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure — just days before G7 leaders arrived in Canada for the June 14-15, 2025...
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong leads stablecoin frontier; Shanghai regulator explores options
With its upcoming legislation and a joint initiative with South Korea, Hong Kong is taking the lead as a stablecoin...
Cryptocurrency Regulation
South Koreaʼs proposed stablecoin rules emphasise bankruptcy protection
South Korea’s ruling Democratic party proposed its legislation on stablecoins, the Digital Asset Basic Act, to the National Assembly on...
ESG Reporting
US states discussing introduction of international sustainability reporting standards
Five US states, including California, have had discussions about using globally recognised sustainability reporting standards, according to Sue Lloyd, vice-chair...
Climate
UK government wants to give ‘air coverʼ for responsible use of carbon credits
The UK government wants support corporates using carbon credits to mitigate climate change, said Zoe Norgate, deputy director for international...
Asia Pacific
Cookie-cutter climate mitigation strategy will not work for APAC banks
A one-size-fits-all approach to phasing out finance to carbon-intensive industries is not appropriate for banks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region,...
Financial Crime
China boosts legal arsenal for potential sanctions war, tightening counter-sanction regulations
China is ramping up its legal arsenal to fight a potential sanctions war, by tightening up its domestic regulations to...
Regulatory Oversight
Financial regulators hit by impersonation scams across the world
Financial regulators have been hit by scammers impersonating their officers, with authorities issuing alerts in Australia, the Cayman Islands, the...
