International

AML / KYC

Europol Report Flags Asia as Key Hub for Financial Crime

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

Organised crime groups are leveraging Asia’s financial networks, trade zones, and digital platforms to move illicit funds globally, a new report states.

AML / KYC

Crypto and Fintech Are Reshaping Terrorist Financing – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

The Global Terrorism Index 2025 reveals that cryptocurrencies, AI deepfakes, and illicit gold mining are providing new revenue streams for terrorist organisations.

AML / KYC

More Information Sharing Needed to Fight Financial Crime – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

A new Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing (FFIS) report compares AML information-sharing frameworks across six jurisdictions.

AML / KYC

FATF Releases Report on Online Child Sexual Exploitation

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

The report discusses how criminals exploit digital platforms, encrypted messaging, and financial systems to profit from child abuse.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.

ESG / Sustainability

Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.

Sanctions

OFAC Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Deliveries to China

By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

Targets include entities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS to Study Bank Practices on ICT Risk Management, SRTs

By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

BCBS will analyse banks’ ICT risk management practices and, separately, how they use SRTs to transfer credit risk to NBFIs.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes New Consultation Report on Artificial Intelligence

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

The report identifies five key findings following engagement with IOSCO members and stakeholders and invites further feedback.