International

FSB Appoints Randal K Quarles to Lead Strategic Review

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The review will assess 15 years of reform implementation, evaluate the FSB’s tools and processes, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Securities / Derivatives

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Fintech / Regtech

China, UAE to Advance Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

China’s CIPS and CBUAE to develop a cross-border payment connectivity programme that provides local currency clearing services for FIs in the MENA region.

AML / KYC

A Paradigm Shift in How We Fight Financial Crime

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 09/06/2025

At a recent roundtable in Tokyo, participants discussed strategies to fight financial crime in the age of AI and globalisation.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Sector Must Act to Curb Rise in Child Identity Theft

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

A white paper from LSEG Risk Intelligence proposes several practical measures FIs can adopt immediately to protect children.

AML / KYC

Banks Need Both Tech and Talent to Combat TBML: Experts

By Nathan Lynch | 09/06/2025

While banks are innovating to tackle TBML, the complexity of trade means they must continue to rely on human experience […]

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network, Including HK Front Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

OFAC has sanctioned a network laundering billions for Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and the UAE.

Capital / Liquidity

Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.

Enforcement

SFC Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Unlicensed Finfluencers

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

The SFC has conducted thematic inspections to assess the practices used by intermediaries that engage with finfluencers.