International

Trading & Investment

Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.

Data Privacy

FSB Convenes Inaugural Forum on Cross-Border Payments Data

By Editors | 26/05/2025

Participants discussed initiatives that could advance the FSB recommendations for addressing data-related frictions in cross-border payments.

Liquidity Risk

BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK

By Editors | 24/05/2025

PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.

Stablecoins

Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.

Cloud & Infrastructure

GLEIF and Finternet Lab Partner on Digital Identity Infrastructure

By Editors | 23/05/2025

GLEIF and Finternet Lab are collaborating to advance trusted, interoperable digital identity and transaction systems.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Remains Focused on Basel III, Third-Party Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Basel Committee remains focused on timely Basel III implementation and will finalise third-party risk principles by year-end.

Trading & Investment

LME Approves More HK Warehouses as City Seeks Commodity Trading Boost

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

LME approves three new warehouses in Hong Kong as city aims to become a key commodity hub with tax incentives.

Liquidity Risk

BIS Paper Calls for More Integrated Bank Liquidity Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

FSI Brief advocates for a three-tiered approach to bank liquidity, incorporating central bank lending facilities and asset pre-positioning.