INTERNATIONAL

AML / KYC

GLEIF Certifies Hong Kong Firm as Qualified vLEI Issuer

By Editors | 10/04/2025

Certizen Technology’s qualification represents another significant milestone in the development of the vLEI ecosystem, said GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech.

Big Picture

Forest Crimes Fuel Wider Criminal Economies – UNODC Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

A new UNODC report says illegal logging supply chains are increasingly infiltrated by actors from other organised criminal markets.

Fintech / Regtech

China, Georgia Sign MoU on Central Bank Cooperation

By Editors | 09/04/2025

PBOC and the National Bank of Georgia will cooperate on monetary policy, fintech, payment systems, and securities market development.

FSB Nominates Bank of England Governor as New Chair

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

Andrew Bailey’s nomination is expected to be finalised in June. He will hold the role for a three-year term, succeeding Klaas Knot.

Fintech / Regtech

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

Sanctions

OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment for Legal Services Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025

OFSI says it is “highly likely” that trust and company service providers have not self-disclosed all suspected sanctions breaches.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Project to Develop AI Tools for Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

Project AISE aims to provide supervisors with AI-powered tools to enhance on-site supervision, streamline research tasks and strengthen decision-making.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Launches Roadmap Tool to Aid Adoption of Sustainability Standards

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The Roadmap Tool offers jurisdictions practical support and guidance to navigate the complexities of regulatory adoption.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.