Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

24/05/2025

BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea to Implement Stricter Mortgage Lending Rule in July

23/05/2025

The FSC will tighten lending curbs as planned to cool household debt, but there are concerns over the impact on first-time buyers and regional economies.

AML / KYC

Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police

23/05/2025

Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Remains Focused on Basel III, Third-Party Risk

23/05/2025

Basel Committee remains focused on timely Basel III implementation and will finalise third-party risk principles by year-end.

Securities / Derivatives

LME Approves More HK Warehouses as City Seeks Commodity Trading Boost

22/05/2025

LME approves three new warehouses in Hong Kong as city aims to become a key commodity hub with tax incentives.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Calls for More Integrated Bank Liquidity Framework

22/05/2025

FSI Brief advocates for a three-tiered approach to bank liquidity, incorporating central bank lending facilities and asset pre-positioning.

Market Infrastructure

BOK Gains Access to US Central Clearing Repo Market

22/05/2025

BOK partners with JP Morgan to become first Korean institution to join FICC ahead of SEC rule changes.

AML / KYC

IOSCO Calls on Online Platforms to Help Combat Investment Scams

22/05/2025

IOSCO calls on internet search engines, social networks, and app providers to enhance efforts to combat online investment scams.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Outlines Five Key Pillars for a Robust Sustainable Bond Market

22/05/2025

IOSCO details pathways to enhance regulatory frameworks, transparency, and market integrity in the sustainable bond market.