International

Fintech / Regtech

Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

ESG / Sustainability

Major Banks Endorse ICC Sustainable Trade Finance Principles

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

UOB, BNP Paribas and SocGen are among the new cohort of firms adopting the ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance.

Capital / Liquidity

IAIS to Tackle Risks From Alternative Assets, Reinsurance

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

IAIS will enhance monitoring, develop new guidance and review standards after finding concentrated exposures in some insurers and markets.