International

AI Risk & Governance

WFE Paper Calls for Risk Sensitive Approach to AI Regulation

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/11/2024

The paper says AI-driven systems in financial markets should be regulated using the same core principles that apply to existing technologies.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB to Pivot NBFI Work Towards More Targeted Approach – Report

By Editors | 06/11/2024

Two priority areas that could be brought into greater focus include basis trades used by hedge funds and vulnerabilities in private asset markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 05/11/2024

Regulation Asia held its 7th annual Awards ceremony on 4 November 2024. Here we announce the winners in each category.

Custody & Infrastructure

ANNA Receives High Commendation for Industry Collaboration on Digital Assets

By Editors | 04/11/2024

ANNA was Highly Commended for its Industry Collaboration on Digital Assets at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.

CBDCs

BIS Announces Decision to Exit mBridge CBDC Project

By Editors | 03/11/2024

Agustín Carstens said BIS is not leaving mBridge because of political considerations but instead because it is “at a level where the partners can carry it on by themselves.”

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Issues New Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Maritime Industry

By Editors | 03/11/2024

The guidance describes five scenarios indicative of sanctions evasion and offers recommendations for maritime sector stakeholders.

PEPs & Sanctions

Google’s Russia Fines Have Grown to Over $20 Decillion

By Editors | 02/11/2024

A Russian court imposed a daily penalty that had been doubling weekly against Google for blocking the YouTube accounts of Russian broadcasters.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets Almost 400 Entities in Latest Russia Sanctions Package

By Editors | 01/11/2024

The action targets individuals and entities across 17 jurisdictions, including India, China, Switzerland, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the UK.

ESG Data

TNFD Consults on Roadmap for Improving Quality of Nature Data

By ESG Investor | 31/10/2024

Taskforce proposes next steps for the Nature Data Public Facility at COP16, building use cases on the path to final recommendations in Q4 2025.