Europe

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

PEPs & 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.

Resolution & Recovery

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

Louis Vuitton Fined in Dutch AML Case Linked to China Resale Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

The luxury brand's Dutch arm will pay €500,000 for failing to prevent a scheme that used 'Daigou' trade to launder illicit funds.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Reporting & Disclosures

ICMA Urges EU to Adopt Global View in SFDR 2.0 for APAC Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ICMA has called for the recognition of international standards to ensure the EU's new fund rules support cross-border investment

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

Structural Regulation

India Expands Market Access for EU Banks Under New FTA

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

European banks will be allowed to open up to 15 branches in India over four years, alongside provisions permitting 100 percent FDI in insurance and 74 percent in banking services.

Anti-Money Laundering

EU, Vietnam Agree to Cooperate on Banking Supervision, AML, Sustainable Finance

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership includes commitments to align financial standards, combat sanctions circumvention and develop emissions trading systems.