Capital / Liquidity

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Calls for Overhaul of Global Financial Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    The FSB chair has warned G20 leaders that non-bank finance, weak reforms and slow cross-border payment progress pose growing stability risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea Designates New Investment Entities and Mandates Venture Capital Quotas

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    The FSC has authorised three new comprehensive financial investment entities while enforcing stricter venture funding quotas and real estate caps.

    Sanctions

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

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    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.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

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