International

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Launches Roadmap Tool to Aid Adoption of Sustainability Standards

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The Roadmap Tool offers jurisdictions practical support and guidance to navigate the complexities of regulatory adoption.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues Standards Implementation Monitoring Report

By Editors | 03/04/2025

IOSCO assessed the implementation of standards for addressing systemic risk and reviewing the perimeter of regulation regularly

AML / KYC

Real Estate Still a Safe Haven for Dirty Money: Transparency International

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

Singapore and Indonesia scored among the highest, while Australia, South Korea and Japan scored among the lowest in the Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index.

AML / KYC

FSB Launches Forum on Cross-Border Payments Data

By Mark Johnston | 28/03/2025

The initiative aims to enhance cross-border payments by improving dialogue and strengthening cooperation on data-related issues.

AML / KYC

Financial Crime Fighters Set to Gather in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2025

The HKMA and GCFFC are bringing together financial crime fighters from around the world amid an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Fintech / Regtech

Navigating the Regulation of Generative AI in Financial Services

By Mary Leung | 27/03/2025

Mary Leung discusses how AI is being regulated in the financial services industry and the approaches different jurisdictions are pursuing.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Commission Reconsiders FRTB Implementation Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

The EU Commission is considering postponing implementation by an additional year or applying a set of targeted amendments for a three-year period.

Big Picture

Off-exchange Derivatives Present Risks to Investors: WFE Paper

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

WFE calls for measures to avoid the development of an off-exchange derivatives market that is opaque and less fair to investors.