INTERNATIONAL

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

AML / KYC

GLEIF and Finternet Lab Partner on Digital Identity Infrastructure

By Editors | 23/05/2025

GLEIF and Finternet Lab are collaborating to advance trusted, interoperable digital identity and transaction systems.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Remains Focused on Basel III, Third-Party Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Basel Committee remains focused on timely Basel III implementation and will finalise third-party risk principles by year-end.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Calls for More Integrated Bank Liquidity Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

FSI Brief advocates for a three-tiered approach to bank liquidity, incorporating central bank lending facilities and asset pre-positioning.

AML / KYC

IOSCO Calls on Online Platforms to Help Combat Investment Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO calls on internet search engines, social networks, and app providers to enhance efforts to combat online investment scams.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Outlines Five Key Pillars for a Robust Sustainable Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO details pathways to enhance regulatory frameworks, transparency, and market integrity in the sustainable bond market.

Market Infrastructure

CFTC Clarifies Substituted Compliance Procedures for Non-US Swap Entities

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

New guidance details how CFTC will handle potential breaches of foreign rules by registered non-US swap market participants.

Sanctions

UK, EU Impose Russia Sanctions Amid Failing Ceasefire Talks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025

The targets include entities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Vietnam. UK and EU also working to tighten the oil price cap.

Big Picture

FS-ISAC Outlines Cyber Threats Facing FIs in 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025

New report highlights growing cyber threats facing the financial sector, driven by emerging technologies, scam networks, and geopolitical instability.