International

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

Sustainable Finance

Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB to Push 'Global Passport' for Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The move aims to harmonise cross-border adoption and reduce reporting fragmentation as around 40 jurisdictions plan to use the standards.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.

Reporting & Disclosures

India ICAI Revamps Code of Ethics to Strengthen Audit Independence

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

The new code introduces stricter independence requirements, ESG-related standards, and enhanced guidance for professionals in assurance and non-assurance roles.

Supervision & Enforcement

Personal Liability: The New Weapon in Financial Crime Enforcement

By Nathan Lynch | 31/10/2025

Regulators across the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly targeting individuals as a critical weapon in their crackdown on financial crime.

PEPs & Sanctions

NZ Targets 'Shadow Fleet' Actors in Expanded Russia Sanctions

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The measures target 65 vessels and actors from Belarus, Iran and North Korea involved in transporting and financing Russian oil.

AI Risk & Governance

World Bank Deploys AI to Create 'Single Source of Truth' for Bond Issuance

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The "SHASTRA" tool uses generative AI to extract trade data from term sheets, aiming to reduce operational risk and create a 'golden copy' for market participants.

Credit Risk

BCBS Issues New Rules for Hedging Derivative Counterparty Risk

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new rule requires banks to calculate a residual unprotected exposure when hedging derivative counterparty risk with fixed-amount credit protection.