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Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

by Nathan Lynch

ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

by Nathan Lynch

Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

by Manesh Samtani

The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

Lessons From Australia’s AT1 Migration Could Reignite Global Debate over Capital

by Blake Evans-Pritchard

Australia is so far the only market to have taken active steps to fully phase out AT1 bonds. But other jurisdictions are closely watching the progress.

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Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard

The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.

Manesh Samtani

25 Nov 2025•5 min read

Japan FSA to Step Up AML Dialogue with FIs Ahead of 2028 FATF On-Site Review

The regulator is shifting focus from technical compliance to proven outcomes, requiring firms to establish robust verification and improvement cycles.

Manesh Samtani

25 Nov 2025•2 min read

BIS Paper Says Payment Pre-validation is Key to Reducing Fraud

A BIS paper warns that global adoption of payment pre-validation remains slow despite its strong potential to cut errors and curb fraud in international transactions.

Nithya Subramanian

24 Nov 2025•3 min read

ECB, RBI Move Ahead on Linking TIPS with India’s UPI

The ECB and RBI have approved the next phase of work to link its TIPS instant payments system with India’s UPI to make cross-border remittances faster and cheaper.

Nithya Subramanian

23 Nov 2025•2 min read