International

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.

Trending

Global Banks Still Face Hurdles with BCBS 239 Risk Data Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2026

New BCBS newsletter highlights persistent challenges in governance, data lineage, and cross-border implementation for systemically important banks.

Market Infrastructure

US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

Sanctions

North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

By Editors | 28/12/2025

Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

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.

Enforcement

Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

By Editors | 26/12/2025

International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

By Editors | 24/12/2025

ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access