International

Enforcement

Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

CCPs Push Back Against CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

Two of the world's largest CCP associations warn that new guidance on business risk is unnecessary and conflicts with existing regulations.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Sets Out Blueprint for Effective Sustainability Taxonomies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/02/2026

The WFE proposes science-based, flexible, and interoperable frameworks that guide sustainable investment, support economic transition, and prevent greenwashing.

ESG / Sustainability

IPSASB Issues First Global Climate Reporting Standard for Public Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

The new standard, aligned with the ISSB's IFRS S2, aims to boost transparency on climate-related fiscal risks in public finances.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Unveils New Index for Benchmarking Global IPO Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The new "Listing Stringency Index" tracks IPO rules worldwide, showing how exchanges balance investor safeguards with market access.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.

Fintech / Regtech

India in Talks to Link UPI With Alipay+ for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

The proposed linkage would expand UPI’s global reach but faces security and regulatory reviews due to Alipay+’s Chinese origins.

Market Infrastructure

US Pressures China on 'Undervalued' Yuan, Adds Thailand to FX Watchlist

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

Semiannual report stops short of 'manipulator' label but toughens language on China and expands criteria for currency practice scrutiny.