INTERNATIONAL

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Consults On Rules For ESG Rating Providers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

Among other things, the draft RTS sets out the information non-EU firms must provide when seeking recognition in the EU.

AML / KYC

Southeast Asia’s Evolving Scam Landscape: Brute Force and ‘Poly-Criminality’

By Nathan Lynch | 07/05/2025

Rebecca Miller discusses the evolution of scam centres in Southeast Asia and the role of the financial sector in combatting this crime.

Big Picture

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets

ESG / Sustainability

VCMI Issues Guidance on Using Carbon Credits to Address Scope 3 Emissions

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

The Scope 3 Action Code of Practice allows companies to use high-quality carbon credits to close the Scope 3 emissions gap until 2040

AML / KYC

UAE Publishes New National Risk Assessment Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

The report calls for stronger controls, improved due diligence, and enhanced coordination across regulated sectors.

Fintech / Regtech

Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Chinese Companies for Chemical Shipments to Iran

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

Five China-based companies were sanctioned over shipments of ballistic missile propellant ingredients for use by Iran’s IRGC.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Proposes Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

The amendments offer relief for Scope 3 disclosures and flexibility for jurisdictional requirements, with a focus on reducing complexity for FIs.

ESG / Sustainability

Confidence in Green Finance Dropping in Financial Centres

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2025

Singapore is the only APAC centre ranked in the top 10 in the 15th edition of the Global Green Finance Index by Z/Yen.