International

    ESG / Sustainability

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambridge Launches Global Platform to Facilitate Policy Development

    By | 12/12/2025

    The C:>DIR platform aims to bridge the gap between fast-moving tech and linear policymaking, with a focus on emerging economies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

    Market Infrastructure

    BCBS Publishes New Standard on Third-Party Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    The new global standard addresses growing dependency on third-party providers and sets a common baseline for banks and supervisors.

    Enforcement

    Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.

    ESG / Sustainability

    WFE Paper: Governance Quality Key to Carbon Credit Pricing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    A new WFE paper finds rule of law, not project quality alone, explains lower prices for developing economy credits.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

    The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.

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