INTERNATIONAL

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Principles Release Guidance on Sustainable Bonds for Nature

By Editors | 27/06/2025

A new practitioner’s guide and other updates aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in the sustainable bond market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FATF Calls on Jurisdictions to Bolster Efforts on Crypto Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

FATF issued its latest progress report on the implementation of AML/CFT measures for virtual assets and a best practice paper for Travel Rule implementation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoins Fall Short of Sound Money Principles: BIS

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

However, a “tokenised unified ledger” can enhance efficiency and unlock new possibilities in cross-border payments, securities markets and beyond.

Sanctions

FinCEN Targets Mexican FIs, Citing Fentanyl-Related China Links

By Editors | 26/06/2025

US Treasury has targeted two banks and one brokerage for facilitating the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

The Nobitex Hack: A New Frontier in Geopolitical Crypto Warfare

By Nathan Lynch | 26/06/2025

The attack on Iran’s Nobitex exchange signals a new era of politically motivated crypto hacks, posing unique challenges for risk and compliance teams.

AML / KYC

FATF Updates AML/CFT Guidance on Financial Inclusion

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

The guidance encourages regulators and FIs to balance AML/CFT/CPF measures with access to financial services, particularly for vulnerable populations.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Publishes Guidance on Transition Plan Disclosures

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

IFRS Foundation has issued guidance to support firms disclosing climate-related transition plans under IFRS S2, to enhance comparability for investors.

Market Infrastructure

G7 Cyber Expert Group Publishes Reconnection Best Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

New paper sets out best practices for financial firms reconnecting after cyber incidents, emphasising a phased approach and transparency.

Big Picture

Financial Sector Faces a Crossroads of Trust, Regulation, and AI – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

New Starling Trust report warns that a “trust crisis”, coupled with evolving regulations and the rise of AI, is creating unprecedented challenges for the financial sector.