Europe

    Sanctions

    EU Study Calls for New Global Rules to Address Organised Crime Groups

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

    European Parliament report urges the FATF to tackle illicit finance from state-linked criminal groups, highlighting gaps in international law.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOJ Paper Outlines Role of Verifiable Credentials in Digital Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    New report details how verifiable credentials could streamline KYC and secure transactions, highlighting the new vLEI standard for corporate identity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

    Enforcement

    Global Drug Network Dismantled After Swedish Phone Seizure

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

    An international operation targeting drug trafficking and money laundering has led to 15 arrests, including individuals in Australia and Thailand.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Police Operation Shuts Down LeakBase Financial Data Market

    By Editors | 09/03/2026

    A 14-nation effort dismantled a major online marketplace for stolen data, with Malaysian authorities seizing key servers as part of the coordinated takedown.

    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

    The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    European T+1 Shift to Create Pressures for APAC Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New guide from Citi and The ValueExchange highlights operational, liquidity, and time-zone challenges for financial institutions in APAC.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Ontario Grants TAIFEX Clearing Exemption, Opening Market Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    The move allows Canadian institutions to clear certain Taiwanese exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, with the regulator citing a comparable home oversight regime.

    Sanctions

    Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

    Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Launched Strategic Review of Crisis Preparedness Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    The review will assess gaps in the global resolution framework exposed by recent bank failures and adapt to emerging financial vulnerabilities.

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