International

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.

    ESG / Sustainability

    WFE Paper: Governance Quality Key to Carbon Credit Pricing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    A new WFE paper finds rule of law, not project quality alone, explains lower prices for developing economy credits.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

    The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

    KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.

    Market Infrastructure

    EME Derivatives Growth Hindered by Structural Barriers, BIS Survey Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

    Turnover in emerging market derivatives has grown, but offshore clearing and a lack of local exchange-traded markets remain key challenges.

    Sanctions

    G7, EU Weigh Full Maritime Services Ban on Russian Oil Exports

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

    The proposal would replace the price cap and block access to Western shipping and insurance, but its effectiveness is in doubt.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Basel AML Index Offers New Guidance on Risk and Crypto as Global Progress Stalls

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

    The annual index reveals a global drift to the middle on money laundering risk, with new guidance for firms on proportionate controls and virtual assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BCBS Consults on Mandatory Machine-readable Pillar 3 Data for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

    The proposal aims to standardise quantitative disclosures to improve data accessibility and comparison, with a proposed 2029 implementation date.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.