INTERNATIONAL

Fintech / Regtech

PayPal Partners With India UPI and China Tenpay on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

New platform aims to simplify cross-border payments for nearly two billion users. NPCI's Ritesh Shukla said the initiative will significantly expand UPI’s global footprint.

AML / KYC

Global AML Regime Delivers Intelligence Value but Fails on Core Goals, Study Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

A new paper argues that the global AML system is failing to deter crime despite huge costs, with its main value being an intelligence tool.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

Trending

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.

Market Infrastructure

Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Probes Louis Vuitton Data Breach

By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

The investigation follows the luxury brand's disclosure of a multi-country cyberattack that compromised the personal data of customers across Asia.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.