International

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

AML / KYC

Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

AML / KYC

Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

Sanctions

EU Sanctions Key Oil Traders, Widens Net to Asian Refiners

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

New measures target individuals and entities in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and will disrupt refined product exports from Asia.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS to Issue New Climate Scenarios After Model Controversy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The NGFS will publish new models in 2026 after a key academic study used in its long-term scenarios was retracted.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.