International

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Calls for EM Policy Reform to Bolster FX and Debt Market Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 09/10/2025

Emerging economies must strengthen surveillance, close data gaps and boost operational resilience to withstand future shocks, the IMF has warned.

Cybersecurity

Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.

PEPs & Sanctions

MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.

Cybersecurity

FS-ISAC, Akamai Issue API Security Framework as DDoS Attacks Surge

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

The new guidance comes as attacks on financial sector APIs jump 58%, with Asia Pacific becoming a key target for volumetric attacks.

Tokenisation

Vietnam's Crypto Hub Ambition Faces Slow Start Amid Strict Rules

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

Hanoi aims to tap a USD 19 trillion global market for tokenised assets, but strict capital requirements for its new pilot framework have so far deterred any formal applications.

Trading & Investment

ICMA, AFME Release Standard Bond Deal NDA Template for Emerging Markets

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

ICMA and AFME published a template confidentiality agreement to help streamline bond offerings for emerging market and infrequent issuers.

Payments & Settlements

Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Rising Financial Fraud in Japan and Countermeasures to Tackle It

By Gavin Blair | 07/10/2025

Record fraud losses in Japan, driven by police impersonation scams, are prompting new countermeasures as criminals move online and overseas.