International

    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.

    Enforcement

    India Dismantles Cybercrime Rings Laundering Millions via Crypto, Real Estate

    By Editors | 03/02/2026

    Indian agencies, with FBI and Interpol support, have raided networks using call centres and crypto to defraud international victims.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Spotlights Constraints on Using Derivatives in Pension Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

    New paper details restrictive rules in China and India, while noting widespread use of swaps and forwards in Australia and South Korea.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Some NBFIs Need Bank-like Rules to Curb Systemic Risk: FSB Chief

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    John Schindler outlines need for tailored, risk-based approach, citing recent crises and pushing back on industry misconceptions about regulation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US, China Lead New Benchmark on Artificial Intelligence in Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

    A new global index finds leaders excel in deployment readiness and market connectivity, with Hong Kong ranked as a top hub.

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