Financial Stability Board

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Flags Risks as Non-bank Sector Swells to USD 257 Trillion

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

FSB highlights severe data gaps in private credit and growing bank-NBFI links as the sector's growth outpaces banking.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

Stablecoins

IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoins to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New paper highlights risks of currency substitution and capital flow volatility, urging a collaborative approach to avoid fragmented regulation.

Capital Adequacy

FSB Issues Updated G-SIB List, Moving ICBC & BofA to Higher Buckets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

ICBC and Bank of America moved to higher risk buckets and Deutsche Bank to a lower one. The FSB also published a list of 17 insurers that are subject to resolution planning standards.

Stablecoins

ECB Calls for Global Regulatory Alignment to Address Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The ECB highlights risks from regulatory arbitrage and calls for global implementation of the G20 crypto-asset roadmap.

Resolution & Recovery

IAIS Consults on New Guidance for Recovery Planning and Resolution

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

The IAIS has launched a consultation on revised papers outlining best practices for insurer recovery planning and orderly resolution frameworks.

Sustainable Finance

G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Chair Urges Jurisdictions to Accelerate Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

The FSB chair has warned G20 leaders that non-bank finance, weak reforms and slow cross-border payment progress pose growing stability risks.