International

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Calls for Greater Oversight of Social Media in Terrorist Financing

By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2026

New report finds most jurisdictions are failing to cover risks from payment-enabled platforms, urging a clarification of regulatory scope.

Payments & Settlements

China Expands Yuan-Based Financial Channels to Counter Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

Beijing is building an alternative financial infrastructure, helping countries like Russia and Iran reduce their reliance on the US dollar for trade.

Anti-Money Laundering

Transparency International Finds Global FIUs Hamstrung by Data Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

A new report finds that while FIUs are key to fighting corruption, many lack the data, powers and independence to be effective.

Structural Regulation

Data Quality: Trade Reporting’s Next Big Challenge

By Oliver Williams | 26/06/2026

The focus of trade reporting has shifted from timeliness to data quality, requiring more resilient operational models, says DTCC's Oliver Williams.

Sustainable Finance

UN Global Compact Issues First Blended Finance Guide for Corporates

By Editors | 26/06/2026

The new playbook aims to empower companies to actively structure deals, addressing the USD 4 trillion annual SDG financing gap.

PEPs & Sanctions

CoinEx Named as Primary Sanctions Exit Route for Iranian Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Seychelles-based crypto exchange CoinEx allegedly facilitated USD 3.84 billion in transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Seeks Feedback on New Payment Transparency Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

The FATF is seeking input on draft guidance for its revised Recommendation 16, which introduces new alignment checks and data requirements for FIs.

Payments & Settlements

Cambridge Report Urges Tiered Regulatory Approach for Digital Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

New report outlines a sequenced framework for fostering competition in digital finance, drawing key lessons from Malaysia and Vietnam.