International

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global CCPs Urge Halt to Proposed Margin Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2026

CCP Global tells CPMI and IOSCO that new disclosure proposals are misleading and calls for a coordinated approach that includes clearing members.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Warns of Hidden Financial Risks in AI Investment Boom

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2026

The BIS flags the AI investment boom as a key pressure point, citing risks of unsustainability and opaque, leveraged financing structures.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Takes FATF Helm with Pledge to Tackle Global Fraud Epidemic

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2026

The FATF has launched a new two-year roadmap focused on strengthening the global response to fraud.

Cybersecurity

Post-Quantum Push Exposes Widening Gap Between Regulators and FIs

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 30/06/2026

Despite accelerating cryptography timelines, many APAC entities still treat quantum risk as a distant concern.

Trading & Investment

Brazil to Issue Landmark Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

The planned CNY 5 billion issuance marks the first by a Latin American sovereign, signalling deepening financial ties and the growing appeal of China’s onshore debt market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IFC Rejects Ombudsman Findings on Cambodia Microfinance Harm

By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2026

The IFC has dismissed findings of policy breaches and borrower harm, triggering the resignation of the head of its watchdog.

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.