International

Climate Risk

BIS Proposes 'Carbon Returns' to Tackle Uncertainty in Green Portfolios

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

New working paper introduces "carbon returns" to help investors better integrate climate goals with financial performance in sovereign bond portfolios.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU, UK, Canada Announce New Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

New measures from the EU and UK focus on third-country circumvention, while Canada also targets Russia's war machine and shadow fleet.

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra to Launch Next-Generation Carbon Registry on 27 July

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

The new platform aims to improve transparency and efficiency across the carbon credit lifecycle amid broader standards updates.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Interpol Warns of 'Weaponised' Compliance as Cybercrime Surges

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2026

New report warns that sophisticated cybercriminals are now weaponising regulatory obligations to extort financial firms and using AI to bypass identity controls.

Custody & Infrastructure

Fragmented Rules Are Holding Back Digital Assets: ISDA Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

New paper finds digital asset infrastructure could cut derivatives capital costs by over 40 percent, but calls for global regulatory harmonisation and alignment with existing frameworks.

Custody & Infrastructure

New Report Urges Risk-Based Regulation for Self-Custody Wallets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

New GDF report finds minimal illicit use of self-custody wallets and calls on policymakers to focus on regulated touchpoints, highlighting Singapore’s framework as a model.

Liquidity Risk

BIS Paper Outlines Evolution of Central Bank Lending Operations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

New BIS paper details how central banks are recalibrating lending operations, with key implications for counterparty access and collateral rules.

Structural Regulation

GFXC Appoints New Chair Ahead of 2027 Code Review

By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2026

The GFXC has elected MAS's Bernard Wee as chair and will launch a survey in August to help scope its next review, which will tackle technology and pre-hedging.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Survey Finds $1.4 Trillion in Daily FX Trades Exposed to Settlement Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2026

New BIS survey reveals that 10 percent of daily FX settlements are fully exposed to risk, prompting calls for greater PvP adoption.