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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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