International

Nature & Biodiversity

ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine SEC Proposes Tougher Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The SEC’s draft rules introduce a seven-day reporting deadline for ownership changes and fines of up to PHP 2 million for false declarations.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Finalises Key Reforms for EU Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The proposals mandate new deadlines for trade allocations, automated CSD functions, and enhanced reporting, with a phased implementation leading to October 2027.

Capital Adequacy

Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

AI Risk & Governance

FSB Calls for Enhanced Monitoring to Track AI Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

New report proposes indicators to track vulnerabilities from third-party dependencies and concentrated AI supply chains.

AI Risk & Governance

BIS Urges Greater Collaboration Among Central Banks on AI

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

New report details AI use in AML and supervision, but warns of data governance, concentration, and cyber security challenges.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia Shifts to AML Effectiveness Model with New National Index

By Mark Johnston | 13/10/2025

Jakarta has launched a new data-driven index to measure real-world outcomes of its AML/CFT regime ahead of its 2029 FATF evaluation.