INTERNATIONAL

Enforcement

FTX Begins Creditor Repayments After Three-Year Wait

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2025

The FTX estate has started distributing funds to creditors, with initial payouts prioritising small claims under $50,000.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Report Says AI Eases Credit Volatility in Banking

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/02/2025

During the pandemic, Italian banks that used AI-based credit scoring systems demonstrated more selective responses to economic indicators and maintained a more steady approach to lending.

AML / KYC

FATF Removes Philippines from Grey List, Adds Nepal and Laos

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2025

The FATF also agreed on standards revisions to support financial inclusion and to issue consultations on payment transparency and proliferation financing schemes.

Sanctions

DPRK Sanctions Monitoring Team Holds Inaugural Meeting

By Manesh Samtani | 21/02/2025

The team, set up after Russia forced the dissolution of the UN expert panel monitoring North Korea sanctions compliance, plans to publish a report in the coming months.

Securities / Derivatives

UNEP FI Unveils Initiatives to Promote TNFD-aligned Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 21/02/2025

UNEP FI will work with the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative to help stock exchanges implement the TNFD recommendations.

Big Picture

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Launches Two New Capacity-building Tools

By ESG Investor | 19/02/2025

By releasing the tools, the TNFD aims to respond to skill shortages on nature-related issues.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Regulators Should Recognise Unique Characteristics of Stablecoins

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/02/2025

King’s College London paper says regulatory frameworks should recognise stablecoins as bearer instruments that operate outside traditional payment systems

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Releases Details of Planned Cross-border Payments PoC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2025

Project Rialto will link instant payment systems to a transnational network with an automated FX conversion layer for settlement in central bank money.