International

Enforcement

Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Issues Updated ISO 20022 Data Rules for Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

CPMI sets end-2027 deadline for industry to align with harmonised data requirements aimed at improving payment speed and transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Guide Outlines Path for Issuers to Access Transition Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

New guide details how to build credible transition plans, choose the right instruments, and navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape to tap into the market.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

Fintech / Regtech

Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Publicly-Exposed KYC Data at ID Verification Firm

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

An unsecured database linked to a global digital identity verification provider has exposed sensitive customer data from 26 countries.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Consults on New Consolidated Framework for Banking Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move aims to consolidate and streamline existing materials, cutting volume by 75%, without introducing new prudential expectations for banks.

Securities / Derivatives

BCBS Progresses Work on Expedited Review of Cryptoasset Standard

By Editors | 26/02/2026

At its latest meeting, the BCBS discussed recent market developments, noting progress on a targeted review of its prudential standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures.

Fintech / Regtech

Asia Pacific and the Shape of Fraud to Come

By Bradley Maclean | 26/02/2026

As scams become an industrial operation in Asia-Pacific, the region offers a glimpse into the future of global digital fraud.

Sanctions

Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.