International

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indonesia to Impose New Risk Management Rules on Investment Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The OJK says the new regulation introduces risk-based supervision and health assessments, giving firms a two-year transition period to comply.

Reporting & Disclosures

Pakistan Regulator, IFC Launch Project to Boost Corporate ESG Standards

By Editors | 24/07/2025

The three-year initiative aims to develop regulatory frameworks and build capacity to align Pakistan's corporate sector with international sustainability practices.

Resolution & Recovery

FSC Korea Directs Top 10 Banks to Enhance Resolution Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

Regulators have approved 2025 resolution plans and renewed the D-SIBs list for 2026, but demanded greater preparedness for digital bank runs.

Climate Risk

NGFS Urges FIs to Embed Climate Adaptation into Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The NGFS has provided a framework for financial institutions to manage physical climate risks, urging a shift from a mitigation-only focus.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

Anti-Money Laundering

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.

Climate Risk

NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.

Liquidity Risk

BOJ Watches JGB Liquidity for Stresses on Risk Management

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/07/2025

Japanese regional banks could be especially affected by any deterioration in liquidity, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

By Editors | 22/07/2025

The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.