International

    Stablecoins

    Regulatory Design Is Key to Stablecoin Macro Impact: BIS Study

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

    New BIS paper models how stablecoins create opposing economic forces, finding that regulatory choices and foreign demand are critical in determining the net outcome.

    Stablecoins

    BIS Urges International Coordination on Stablecoin Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

    BIS warns of "stablecoin dollarisation" risks in emerging economies and calls for robust, internationally consistent regulation to safeguard monetary stability.

    Climate Risk

    GFANZ Outlines Private Finance Role in Climate Adaptation

    By Mark Johnston | 24/06/2026

    New report showcases how FIs are financing climate resilience through existing tools, while calling for clearer government policy and public data to help scale investment.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Targets Scam Networks With New Sanctions, Rulemaking

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

    The US has sanctioned individuals and entities linked to the Prince Group and proposed new rules to close circumvention loopholes used by the Huione Group.

    Sustainable Finance

    ICMA Publishes New Guidance for Sustainable Bond Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026

    ICMA has released new guidance clarifying climate transition finance and the complementary nature of its principles with the EU’s green bond standard.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    FATF Amends Terror Financing Rules to Protect Humanitarian Aid

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

    FATF has updated its standards to ensure targeted financial sanctions do not impede legitimate humanitarian activities.

    Structural Regulation

    New Global Index to Benchmark Fintech Regulation Launched

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

    Singapore-based not-for-profit and a US foundation launched a new global index to assess and compare fintech regulatory environments.

    Stablecoins

    BIS Paper Outlines Financial Stability Risks From Stablecoin Yield Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

    New BIS paper warns that the ways centralised exchanges remunerate stablecoin holders could have significant macro-financial implications.

    FIs Urged to Tackle Wildlife Crime to Identify Organised Syndicates

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

    Experts say environmental crime is deeply linked to money laundering and sanctions evasion, urging banks to use available data to disrupt networks.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation Unveils Global ISSB Training Initiative

    By Editors | 23/06/2026

    The programme aims to build capacity for applying new sustainability disclosure rules as over 40 jurisdictions globally move towards adoption.

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