International

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Directs Top 10 Banks to Enhance Resolution Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

Regulators have approved 2025 resolution plans and renewed the D-SIBs list for 2026, but demanded greater preparedness for digital bank runs.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges FIs to Embed Climate Adaptation into Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The NGFS has provided a framework for financial institutions to manage physical climate risks, urging a shift from a mitigation-only focus.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

Trending

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Watches JGB Liquidity for Stresses on Risk Management

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/07/2025

Japanese regional banks could be especially affected by any deterioration in liquidity, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

AML / KYC

Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

By Editors | 22/07/2025

The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Proposes Expanding ESG Fund Universe to Include REITs, Infra Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The SEC has launched a consultation to allow Thailand ESG Funds to invest in highly-rated real estate and infrastructure trusts.

Market Infrastructure

Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.