International

    Structural Regulation

    FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AML Status Quo 'Broken', Requires 'Unthinkable' Change, Says Author

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    Author Jeffrey Robinson argues that decades of AML policy have failed and calls for jailing 'gatekeeper' professionals.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Rules vs Principles: New Research Quantifies Impact on Economic Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    A new quantitative study shows rules-based regulation dampens volatility, but implementation quality matters more than the label for mature hubs.

    Market Risk

    BCBS, IOSCO Publishes Assessment of Global UMR Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    The assessment finds no material issues with the rules, highlights success in increasing collateralisation, and provides insights into current market practices.

    Resolution & Recovery

    BIS Paper Urges Coordinated Solvency Tests for Emergency Liquidity

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    A new brief highlights divergent approaches in Asia and calls for consistency between liquidity support and resolution frameworks.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Court Sentences Crypto Founder Do Kwon to 15 Years in Prison

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The South Korean national faces separate charges in his home country, with a potential prison transfer after serving half his US term.

    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

    Cybersecurity

    BIS Publishes Report on Quantum-Safe Payment System Tests

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

    BIS confirms post-quantum cryptography can function in real payment systems, advancing efforts to protect global finance from future quantum threats.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Issues Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

    The amendments ease companies’ reporting of GHG, offering practical relief and clearer guidance while maintaining the integrity and investor usefulness of climate disclosures.

    Capital Adequacy

    ECB Proposes Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules, Casting Doubt on AT1 Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    One of the proposals is to completely remove AT1s from the going-concern capital stack, similar to the approach taken by Australia and New Zealand.

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