International

Securities / Derivatives

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Sanctions

Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

By Chandana Seshadri | 13/11/2025

Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Firms Lagging in Readiness for US Treasury Clearing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

A global survey reveals 80 percent of Asia-based firms are still in the 'scoping' phase for looming US Treasury clearing rules.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Launches Framework to Boost Climate Adaptation Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has released a white paper outlining principles for a new guide to mobilise funding for climate adaptation and resilience projects across Southeast Asia.

ESG / Sustainability

China, EU Join Brazil-Led Coalition to Forge Common Carbon Market Rules

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

The new group aims to align standards for emissions trading, MRV, and accounting.

Crypto / Digital Assets

GFTN, Ripple Launch Global Digital Assets Training for Policymakers

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The new global digital assets literacy initiative aims to strengthen regulatory capacity among central bankers and policymakers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.