Europe

Stablecoins

Asia Needs More, Not Less, Regulation for Digital Finance, Policymakers Say

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

International policymakers at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong debate the meaning of 'regulatory modernisation' for finance.

Cybersecurity

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.

Cybersecurity

WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

PEPs & 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 Adequacy

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.

PEPs & 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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.