INTERNATIONAL

    AML / KYC

    Global AML Regime Delivers Intelligence Value but Fails on Core Goals, Study Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

    A new paper argues that the global AML system is failing to deter crime despite huge costs, with its main value being an intelligence tool.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

    Trending

    Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.

    Market Infrastructure

    Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Probes Louis Vuitton Data Breach

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

    The investigation follows the luxury brand's disclosure of a multi-country cyberattack that compromised the personal data of customers across Asia.

    Market Infrastructure

    G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

    In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

    AML / KYC

    Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    DSB to Introduce New Cost Recovery Model for OTC Identifiers

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    The Derivatives Service Bureau will create a new fee-paying user type and rebalance costs between its UPI and OTC ISIN services from 2026.

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