International

Structural Regulation

ISDA to Launch New Governance Committee to Govern DCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The new body will oversee rules for the committees that rule on credit events but will be strictly firewalled from the decision-making process itself.

Climate Risk

UNEP FI Issues Guidance for Banks on Climate Adaptation and Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

New framework urges integration of adaptation into strategy, risk management, and client engagement.

Climate Risk

Japan Regulators Publish Second Climate Risk Analysis for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

FSA and BOJ analysis focused on short-term transition risks and identifed key gaps in data, modelling, and risk management integration.

Cryptocurrency

US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.

Market Risk

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Restart Digital Bank Licensing in August

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The central bank will invite new applications, demanding significant investment capacity, following a review of a previously criticised licensing process.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Paper Maps Out Path to Stronger Bank Supervision

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The paper identifies key drivers of supervisory effectiveness, including risk-based oversight, early intervention, and better use of technology to ensure banks address vulnerabilities promptly.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.

Reporting & Disclosures

New ESG Guidance Released for Business Valuation Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The guidance outlines how valuation professionals can identify, request, and incorporate ESG-related information into business valuations under IVS 2025.