International

Securities / Derivatives

DMIST to Finalise Execution Source Code Standard in 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The derivatives standards body has outlined its 2026 priorities in its annual report, focusing on finalising key standards and driving adoption across the industry.

Market Infrastructure

Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.

AML / KYC

UK Freezes US$107 Million in London Property Linked to Chinese Fugitive

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The action utilises an Unexplained Wealth Order, placing scrutiny on anti-money laundering checks within the UK’s luxury property market.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Paper Outlines Open Finance Gains and Key Regulatory Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

New paper details open finance's impact on competition, while highlighting crucial challenges for policymakers.

Fintech / Regtech

Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoin Flows Pose Risks to FX Markets and Financial Stability: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New paper finds stablecoin demand can depreciate local currencies and raise dollar funding costs, posing risks to financial stability.

Trending

BIS Paper Urges Clearer Supervisory Guidance on AI Data Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

New paper highlights growing data risks from AI in finance, calling for tailored supervisory guidance on governance, quality, security and privacy

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tether Engages Big Four Firm for First Full Financial Audit

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The move follows years of scrutiny and signals a major shift from periodic attestations as global regulatory pressure on stablecoins mounts.

Capital / Liquidity

IMF Issues Updated Guidance for Building Deposit Insurance Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

New IMF paper calls for public backstops, paybox-plus mandates, and clear rules for e-money to bolster financial safety nets.