International

Trading & Investment

WFE Maps Policy Levers to Boost Global IPO Activity

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

A new study finds market liquidity, GDP growth and targeted regulatory flexibility are the strongest drivers of IPO activity, offering policymakers a data-backed roadmap to attract new listings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

INTERPOL Targets Illicit Finance, Scam Centres in New Global Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

Global police body unanimously approves five-year plan with new tools to trace criminal assets and disrupt human trafficking-fuelled fraud.

Structural Regulation

Australia Passes Omnibus Bill to Amend Beneficial Ownership, Adviser Education Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

The wide-ranging law introduces new derivative disclosure rules, fixes a key financial adviser education pathway, and extends small business support.

Reporting & Disclosures

IPSF Identifies APAC Divergence on 'DNSH' Rules for Green Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

A new report shows Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are advancing sustainable finance frameworks but differ significantly on implementing key environmental safeguards.

Structural Regulation

China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets

By Editors | 01/12/2025

Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Proposes Penalties for Trading Crypto on Unlicensed Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a new decree imposing fines of up to VND 200 million on individuals and firms trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms.

Capital Adequacy

FSB Issues Updated G-SIB List, Moving ICBC & BofA to Higher Buckets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

ICBC and Bank of America moved to higher risk buckets and Deutsche Bank to a lower one. The FSB also published a list of 17 insurers that are subject to resolution planning standards.

Stablecoins

ECB Calls for Global Regulatory Alignment to Address Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The ECB highlights risks from regulatory arbitrage and calls for global implementation of the G20 crypto-asset roadmap.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Lawmaker Files Bill to Grant AMLC Wider Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

A new Senate bill aims to expand the financial intelligence unit's powers and scope to combat complex financial crime and avoid potential FATF greylisting.