International

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BIS Paper Says Payment Pre-validation is Key to Reducing Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    A BIS paper warns that global adoption of payment pre-validation remains slow despite its strong potential to cut errors and curb fraud in international transactions.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AML/CFT Officials Discuss FATF Work to Promote Financial Inclusion

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    The FATF is encouraging simplified measures for low-risk customers and clarifying that over-compliance is counterproductive.

    Liquidity Risk

    Central Bank Liquidity Support Can Exacerbate Crises: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    Researchers find the prospect of underpriced public backstops crowds out private insurance markets and encourages risky overinvestment by banks.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vanuatu Establishes Regulatory Regime for Virtual Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/11/2025

    The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Chair Urges Jurisdictions to Accelerate Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    The FSB chair has warned G20 leaders that non-bank finance, weak reforms and slow cross-border payment progress pose growing stability risks.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.

    Capital Adequacy

    OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

    CBDCs

    IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

    Climate Risk

    NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

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