International

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia, Nigeria FIUs Agree MOU to Deepen Intelligence Sharing

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

The partnership will deepen information sharing, joint analysis and capacity building in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

KYC & CDD

Cayman Islands Seeks Info-Sharing Pacts with Indian Regulators

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The territory is pursuing MoUs with SEBI and IFSCA to boost transparency and strengthen oversight of cross-border investment funds.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.

Stablecoins

IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoins to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New paper highlights risks of currency substitution and capital flow volatility, urging a collaborative approach to avoid fragmented regulation.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

Structural Regulation

EU Grants Equivalence to New Zealand's Benchmark Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

The decision ensures continued use of New Zealand benchmarks, including the BKBM, in over EUR 50 billion of EU financial contracts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

NBFI Growth Creates Uncertainty in Monetary Policy Transmission: BIS

By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2025

Rapid growth of investment funds and bond markets requires central banks to adopt gradual yet flexible policy approaches to manage transmission risks.

Trading & Investment

Domestic Investors Enhance Market Stability but Reduce Liquidity: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

New paper recommends a combination of policy measures to encourage domestic participation and targeted actions to alleviate the negative side effects on liquidity.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Charges Company Founder for Cheating Digital Finance Firm

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The Singaporean businessman was deported from China and charged in court with cheating Funding Societies of SGD 8 million.