INTERNATIONAL

    Fintech / Regtech

    BRICS Advances SWIFT Alternative Plan, Taps Indonesia’s QRIS for Pilot

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The BRICS group has tasked finance ministers with developing a cross-border payment system, but analysts point to significant technical and geopolitical hurdles.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Flags Bank-NBFI Risks, Puts Synthetic Risk Transfers Under Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    New BIS report warns of growing interconnections and mutual dependence, highlighting the need for better data and signalling a probe into complex risk instruments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Accountancy Bodies Issue Guidance on Materiality for ISSA 5000

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new report from ACCA and CA ANZ aims to ensure consistent application of the IAASB’s landmark sustainability assurance standard, ISSA 5000.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BIS Paper Proposes Model to Price Physical Climate Risk in Bank Capital

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    New paper offers a way to integrate physical climate events into standard credit models, potentially raising capital requirements significantly.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IAIS Finalises AI Supervisory Framework for Global Insurance Industry

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    The framework stresses insurer accountability for fairness and risk management, particularly for third-party AI systems.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Offers Roadmap for Addressing Quantum Threat in Banking

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    A new BIS paper outlines a roadmap for banks and supervisors to counter quantum computing threats, urging an immediate start.

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