International

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Urges Shift in Focus from Procedural Compliance to Tangible Outcomes

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    FATF urges a pivot from rules-based compliance to focusing resources on the highest financial crime risks.

    Market Abuse

    Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

    Sustainable Finance

    SEBI Issues Norms for Independent Reviewers of Green Debt Securities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    SEBI has updated requirements for appointing third-party reviewers and certifiers of green bonds and loans to enhance accountability, expertise and investor confidence.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Tonga Boosts AML Powers to Combat Crime, Secure Banking Ties

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    New legislation enhances supervision and asset recovery to combat organised crime and secure crucial international correspondent banking relationships, officials say.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Overhauls Liquidity Framework with New Guidelines

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    New guidelines effective May will limit repo to seven days and introduce stricter terms, aiming to boost interbank lending and curb inflation.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Seizes $580m in Crypto from Southeast Asian Scam Networks

    By Mark Johnston | 02/03/2026

    A US task force has seized millions in cryptocurrency from transnational crime syndicates orchestrating investment frauds across Southeast Asia.

    Payments & Settlements

    CPMI Issues Updated ISO 20022 Data Rules for Cross-border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

    CPMI sets end-2027 deadline for industry to align with harmonised data requirements aimed at improving payment speed and transparency.

    Sustainable Finance

    WFE Guide Outlines Path for Issuers to Access Transition Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

    New guide details how to build credible transition plans, choose the right instruments, and navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape to tap into the market.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

    Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

    New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

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