International

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Publishes Report on Quantum-Safe Payment System Tests

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

BIS confirms post-quantum cryptography can function in real payment systems, advancing efforts to protect global finance from future quantum threats.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Issues Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

The amendments ease companies’ reporting of GHG, offering practical relief and clearer guidance while maintaining the integrity and investor usefulness of climate disclosures.

Capital / Liquidity

ECB Proposes Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules, Casting Doubt on AT1 Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

One of the proposals is to completely remove AT1s from the going-concern capital stack, similar to the approach taken by Australia and New Zealand.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambridge Launches Global Platform to Facilitate Policy Development

By | 12/12/2025

The C:>DIR platform aims to bridge the gap between fast-moving tech and linear policymaking, with a focus on emerging economies.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Publishes New Standard on Third-Party Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The new global standard addresses growing dependency on third-party providers and sets a common baseline for banks and supervisors.

Enforcement

Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka: Court Dismisses Corruption Case Against Ex-CBSL Chief

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

Former CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been conditionally discharged in a corruption case, conditional upon the repayment of over LKR 1.84 billion.