International

    AML / KYC

    How HUMINT is Closing the Gaps in Financial Crime Cases

    By Nathan Lynch | 16/10/2025

    In the complex world of financial crime investigations, banks and private companies are turning to “human intelligence” experts in an effort to crack their most challenging cases, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Sanctions

    US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ESMA Finalises Key Reforms for EU Move to T+1 Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The proposals mandate new deadlines for trade allocations, automated CSD functions, and enhanced reporting, with a phased implementation leading to October 2027.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

    Trending

    FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

    The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Calls for Enhanced Monitoring to Track AI Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

    New report proposes indicators to track vulnerabilities from third-party dependencies and concentrated AI supply chains.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Urges Greater Collaboration Among Central Banks on AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

    New report details AI use in AML and supervision, but warns of data governance, concentration, and cyber security challenges.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Warns G20 Payment Goals at Risk, Urges Jurisdictional Action

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

    The FSB says policy work is complete but has not yet delivered cheaper, faster payments, with 2027 targets unlikely to be met.

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