Europe

Market Infrastructure

Europol, Global Banks Issue Framework for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2026

New guidance urges financial institutions to inventory crypto-dependent systems and prioritise transitions based on risk, complexity, and data sensitivity.

Securities / Derivatives

India Seeks Global Asset Freeze in Alleged INR 50 bn Forex Fraud

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Authorities have issued an Interpol notice and are coordinating with the FBI and Europol in a probe into unauthorised trading platform OctaFX.

Sanctions

EU Sanctions Key Oil Traders, Widens Net to Asian Refiners

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

New measures target individuals and entities in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and will disrupt refined product exports from Asia.

Capital / Liquidity

ECB Proposes Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules, Casting Doubt on AT1 Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

One of the proposals is to completely remove AT1s from the going-concern capital stack, similar to the approach taken by Australia and New Zealand.

Sanctions

G7, EU Weigh Full Maritime Services Ban on Russian Oil Exports

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

The proposal would replace the price cap and block access to Western shipping and insurance, but its effectiveness is in doubt.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Agrees to Shift Fraud Liability to Payment Providers and Online Platforms

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

New framework introduces mandatory payee verification, enhances open banking access, and makes payment firms liable for impersonation scams.

Enforcement

Crypto 'Nesting' Case Exposes Gaps in Global AML Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

A European fraud investigation has revealed how nested crypto exchanges and complex offshore structures can obscure illicit funds, presenting challenges for regulators.

Fintech / Regtech

ECB Calls for Global Regulatory Alignment to Address Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The ECB highlights risks from regulatory arbitrage and calls for global implementation of the G20 crypto-asset roadmap.