International

Climate Risk

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Hong Kong Designates AIA, Prudential as Systemically Important Insurers

By Editors | 20/10/2025

The Insurance Authority has rolled out a new framework, subjecting the firms to enhanced supervision and resolution planning requirements.

Reporting & Disclosures

BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.

Structural Regulation

China Overhauls Support System for Firms Expanding Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2025

A new national platform will be created and professional services enhanced to support the growing number of Chinese companies expanding globally.

Data Privacy

Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer

By Editors | 17/10/2025

The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.

Supervision & Enforcement

Egypt and China Sign MoU to Bolster Banking Supervision Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

The agreement focuses on cross-border supervision, information sharing, and adopting new technologies for regulatory oversight between the two nations.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

Cryptocurrency

FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.