International

    Credit Risk

    Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2022

    Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.

    Cryptocurrency

    Russia Finalises Bill to Give Crypto Legal Tender Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2022

    The February version of the bill proposed to only allow crypto to be used as an investment vehicle. A digital ruble will be ready next year.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Vows ‘Swift and Decisive Action’ on Effectiveness

    By Editors | 22/04/2022

    The commitment includes action to promptly implement global beneficial ownership rules and increase countries’ capabilities to recover criminal assets.

    Climate Risk

    IMF Creates New Loan-Based Resilience and Sustainability Trust

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2022

    The IMF’s new loan-based trust seeks to help lower middle-income countries deal with external shocks like climate change and pandemics.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    OFAC Sanctions Russian Crypto Miners, UK Targets Military

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    OFAC designated Russian crypto miners and a bank offering sanctions evasion services. The UK sanctioned Russian generals and others supporting the military.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Warns of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    Global financial stability cannot be taken for granted going forward, FSB Chair Klaas Knot said in a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

    AI Risk & Governance

    RegTech Adoption Requires Rethink of Regulatory Environment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2022

    New WEF paper outlines success factors for regtech adoption, a roadmap for implementation, and guidance on regulatory requirements.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    WFE Publishes Paper on Human Rights Disclosure Practices

    By Editors | 19/04/2022

    The paper addresses social washing concerns and offers guidance for exchanges on reporting against human-rights related reporting frameworks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Countries Must ‘Redouble Efforts’ to Fight Financial Crime: FATF

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2022

    The FATF finds that countries have made “huge progress” in improving technical compliance, but many still face substantial challenges in taking effective action.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Growth of Fintechs, Neobanks Poses Systemic Risk: IMF

    By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2022

    Digital banks should have to meet stronger capital, liquidity, and risk-management requirements, commensurate with their risks.

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