International

ESG / Sustainability

APAC Anti-Corruption Efforts Stall, Transparency International Warns

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a stagnant regional average, with declining scores in established democracies.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges EMDEs to Develop Interest Rate Derivative Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

New paper argues that robust interest rate derivative markets are crucial for financial stability and economic development in EMDEs

Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Sets April Deadline for Scam Syndicate Crackdown Operation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The 'XXL' operation targets thousands amid international pressure, but critics question if the campaign will hold powerful elites accountable.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Adapts NGFS Climate Scenarios for Trading Books

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA has translated NGFS short-term scenarios into market shocks but notes they are less severe than supervisory stress tests.

Securities / Derivatives

ICMA Urges EU to Adopt Global View in SFDR 2.0 for APAC Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ICMA has called for the recognition of international standards to ensure the EU's new fund rules support cross-border investment

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.