International

    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Chief Calls for Rethink of Post-Crisis Rules to Tackle New Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

    BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos says post-crisis reforms must adapt to tackle risks from non-banks, AI, and growing regulatory complexity.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Police Operation Shuts Down LeakBase Financial Data Market

    By Editors | 09/03/2026

    A 14-nation effort dismantled a major online marketplace for stolen data, with Malaysian authorities seizing key servers as part of the coordinated takedown.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippines SEC Moves to Impose Term Limits on PSE Directors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

    The regulator has approved a draft circular for public comment, citing corporate governance, while industry groups warn of negative consequences.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

    New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

    FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

    The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure Majors Call for Global Standards to Unlock Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

    Report by DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream and BCG warns fragmentation risks stalling digital asset adoption and urges regulatory harmonisation to ensure interoperability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Readies KRW 100tn Backstop as Mideast Crisis Hits Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

    Regulators activate 24-hour monitoring and prepare liquidity for firms amid market volatility, vowing to curb unfair trading practices.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Chief Details New AML Rules for Legal Profession

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    Brendan Thomas outlines mandatory enrolment, CDD, and reporting obligations as AUSTRAC moves to close a 'significant hole' in the country's AML defences.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Urges Consistent AML Rules for Cash, Crypto and CBDCs

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New BIS paper warns that inconsistent AML rules create arbitrage, pushing illicit funds to the least regulated payment methods.

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