INTERNATIONAL

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Standard-setters Issue Final Recommendations on Margining Practices

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

    BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO published three final reports aimed at improving transparency, streamlining margin processes, and increasing the predictability of margin requirements

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    Sanctions

    US State Dept Publishes Strategy for Countering Wrongful Detentions

    By Editors | 16/01/2025

    Part of the strategy is the implementation of EO 14078, which authorises sanctions on individuals or entities responsible for or complicit in a wrongful detention.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Publishes 2025 Work Programme for Innovation Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2025

    The first two new projects in 2025, Project AISE and Project Gaia, will explore AI-based tools supporting supervision and green finance.

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    Enforcement

    Zambia Sanctions StanChart for Mis-selling China Property Bond

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2025

    Zambia’s SEC said Standard Chartered failed to disclose material information and used contract clauses which placed all responsibility for risk on clients

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    Big Picture

    Transition Plans Could Enhance Financial Stability Monitoring: FSB

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2025

    FSB says climate transition plans could be useful for monitoring financial stability risks but more standardisation and broader adoption are needed first

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    Fintech / Regtech

    What Makes Asia a Hub for Innovative Regulation?  

    By Manoj Singh | 14/01/2025

    The RBI’s Manoj Singh says Asia is a natural hub for innovative regulation, with Singapore increasingly being recognised for its leadership in fintech

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    Enforcement

    US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

    The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.

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    Sanctions

    EU Delivers First €3b Tranche of G7 Loan Funds to Ukraine

    By Editors | 14/01/2025

    The funds will be repaid from the proceeds of Russian assets that have been immobilised in the EU due to sanctions.

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    AML / KYC

    Interpol Published First-ever ‘Silver Notice’ at Italy’s Request

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/01/2025

    The Silver Notice seeks information from Interpol member countries on the assets belonging to a senior member of the mafia

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    Hong Kong FSDC Signs MoU with Istanbul Financial Center

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

    The MoU will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, paving the way for innovative solutions in financial services.

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