International

Payments & Settlements

BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

Reporting & Disclosures

UNEP FI Flags Gaps in Global Climate Risk Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The UNEP FI Risk Centre report warns that while sustainability reporting frameworks are gaining traction worldwide, most company disclosures remain largely narrative, inconsistent and hard to compare.

Anti-Money Laundering

Interpol Issues 'Silver Notice' to Trace Assets of Indian Drug Fugitive

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The notice, the first of its kind for India's Narcotics Control Bureau, targets the proceeds of a Dubai-based trafficker.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Proposes to Defer Key Climate Disclosures Deadlines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The XRB is seeking feedback on extending exemptions for Scope 3 emissions and anticipated financial impact disclosures.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia, UK and Canada Impose New Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

Australia and UK targeting human rights abuses. Canada tightening oil price cap measures. EU considering imposing secondary sanctions.

Credit Risk

New Provisioning Rules Threaten Credit Access for Bangladesh Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

BB and the ABB have expressed concerns that new provisioning rules have caused a decline in lending to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia's AML/CTF Rules Seek Simplicity As FATF Deadline Looms

By Nathan Lynch | 02/09/2025

The Australian government has released the final version of the long-awaited AML/CTF Rules, ushering in the biggest change to the regime in two decades, writes Nathan Lynch.

Trade Based Money Laundering

India's Enforcement Directorate Obtains First Interpol 'Purple Notice'

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The notice details a sophisticated TBML method using shell firms and forged documents to alert 196 member countries.

Cryptocurrency

BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.