International

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

    New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

    FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

    The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure Majors Call for Global Standards to Unlock Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

    Report by DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream and BCG warns fragmentation risks stalling digital asset adoption and urges regulatory harmonisation to ensure interoperability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Readies KRW 100tn Backstop as Mideast Crisis Hits Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

    Regulators activate 24-hour monitoring and prepare liquidity for firms amid market volatility, vowing to curb unfair trading practices.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Chief Details New AML Rules for Legal Profession

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    Brendan Thomas outlines mandatory enrolment, CDD, and reporting obligations as AUSTRAC moves to close a 'significant hole' in the country's AML defences.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Urges Consistent AML Rules for Cash, Crypto and CBDCs

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New BIS paper warns that inconsistent AML rules create arbitrage, pushing illicit funds to the least regulated payment methods.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Sets Nov 2027 Implementation Date for New FX Derivatives Definitions

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New digital definitions for FX derivatives will replace the 1998 standard, forcing a mandatory, market-wide technology and documentation overhaul by November 2027.

    Trending

    FATF Issues Targeted Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New report details rising misuse and recommends new controls for issuers, VASPs, and national regulators.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Targets AI Risks to Retail Investors With First TechSprint

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    IOSCO is seeking tech solutions to help educate and protect retail investors from AI-enabled fraud and scams.

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