International

PEPs & Sanctions

Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move

By Editors | 11/06/2025

UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.

Credit Risk

China Chengxin Launches Global Yuan Debt Rating Scale

By Editors | 10/06/2025

China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co Ltd launches first global yuan debt rating scale, citing shift in global financial landscape.

Trading & Investment

SGX and B3 Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The BRL contracts will boost cross-regional FX trading, offering global investors access to Brazilian Real exposure during Asian trading hours.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Appoints Randal K Quarles to Lead Strategic Review

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The review will assess 15 years of reform implementation, evaluate the FSB’s tools and processes, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Trading & Investment

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Payments & Settlements

China, UAE to Advance Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

China’s CIPS and CBUAE to develop a cross-border payment connectivity programme that provides local currency clearing services for FIs in the MENA region.

Supervision & Enforcement

A Paradigm Shift in How We Fight Financial Crime

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 09/06/2025

At a recent roundtable in Tokyo, participants discussed strategies to fight financial crime in the age of AI and globalisation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Financial Sector Must Act to Curb Rise in Child Identity Theft

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

A white paper from LSEG Risk Intelligence proposes several practical measures FIs can adopt immediately to protect children.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Banks Need Both Tech and Talent to Combat TBML: Experts

By Nathan Lynch | 09/06/2025

While banks are innovating to tackle TBML, the complexity of trade means they must continue to rely on human experience […]