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Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Banks to Take Steps to Reduce Excess Capital – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2025
S&P Global Ratings says the Basel reforms raised capital ratios at Singapore banks, and they are now likely to take steps to cut back on this excess capital.
Big Picture
Asia a Key Destination as Crypto Startups Exit Europe
By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025
The report says 75% of Europe’s virtual asset service providers could lose registration under MiCA by mid-2025.
AML / KYC
Crypto and Fintech Are Reshaping Terrorist Financing – Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 reveals that cryptocurrencies, AI deepfakes, and illicit gold mining are providing new revenue streams for terrorist organisations.
AML / KYC
More Information Sharing Needed to Fight Financial Crime – Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025
A new Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing (FFIS) report compares AML information-sharing frameworks across six jurisdictions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
GDF Warns ASIC Against Overregulating Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025
ASIC should create a dedicated regulatory framework instead of primarily lifting from existing requirements, GDF says.
Securities / Derivatives
Geopolitics Seen as Biggest Driver of Derivatives Market Activity – FIA
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025
FIA President Walt Lukken said economics is taking a back seat to politics in terms of what will drive the derivatives markets.
Big Picture
NIST Highlights Need for “Crypto Agility” in Face of Quantum Threats
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025
The report highlights slow algorithm transitions, risks of quantum computing, and the need for modular cryptographic systems.
Capital / Liquidity
Industry Bodies Caution Against FSB Proposals for Addressing NBFI Leverage
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025
UK Finance and ISDA said regulators should first improve their use of existing data before imposing new reporting requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
WFE Report Highlights Inefficiencies in Voluntary Carbon Markets
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/03/2025
On average, it takes 2.45 years for carbon credits to be issued, compared to 8 to 12 weeks for green bonds.
AML / KYC
APG is Facing “Significant Resource Challenges”
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025
The APG says in its new strategic plan that there aren’t enough experienced and effective assessors to participate in mutual evaluations.
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