INTERNATIONAL

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    Fintech / Regtech

    IOSCO Proposes Recommendations to Address “Neo-broker” Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2025

    The recommendations aim to protect retail investors by enhancing the transparency, fairness, and integrity of neo-brokers’ operations.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    TNFD Embarks on Pre-COP30 Adoption Campaign

    By ESG Investor | 13/03/2025

    The global adoption campaign will run through to COP30 in November, at which time the TNFD will formally announce all new adopters.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX to Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

    The move will enable global investors in Asia to manage risks with the Brazilian Real during their local time zone.

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    Big Picture

    NIST Highlights Need for “Crypto Agility” in Face of Quantum Threats

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

    The report highlights slow algorithm transitions, risks of quantum computing, and the need for modular cryptographic systems.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Industry Bodies Caution Against FSB Proposals for Addressing NBFI Leverage

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

    UK Finance and ISDA said regulators should first improve their use of existing data before imposing new reporting requirements.

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    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Launches Open Data Network to Foster Data Compatibility

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/03/2025

    Led by GLEIF and Open Ownership, the initiative aims to embed LEIs into open data sources to enhance data utility across the public and private sectors.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    WFE Report Highlights Inefficiencies in Voluntary Carbon Markets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/03/2025

    On average, it takes 2.45 years for carbon credits to be issued, compared to 8 to 12 weeks for green bonds.

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    Sanctions

    Canada Announces New Myanmar, Iran and Sudan Sanctions

    By Editors | 10/03/2025

    This is the first time Myanmar’s armed forces has been sanctioned by any government. The designation also covers entities under its control.

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    AML / KYC

    Asian Countries Taking on Trade-based Money Laundering Challenge

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/03/2025

    Nathan Lynch looks into the perennial challenge of TBML and the tools that Asian countries are deploying in response.

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    Sanctions

    US Targets Houthis with New Sanctions, FTO Redesignation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2025

    OFAC sanctioned seven high-ranking Houthi members a day after re-designating the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

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