International

Emerging Prudential Risks

Geopolitical Rifts Create Asymmetric Risks for Cross-border Banking: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

New BIS paper says negative geopolitical events disproportionately hit cross-border credit, while positive events fail to provide a similar boost.

AI Risk & Governance

FIs Remain Wary of AI as They Move to Modernise Reg Reporting

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/03/2026

Despite a regulatory push to modernise, financial institutions are hesitant to use AI in reporting due to accuracy and validation concerns.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan, UK Seek Alignment on ISSB, Basel III and Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Regulators discussed sustainability reporting, digital assets, and reaffirmed their commitment to the full, timely, and consistent implementation of Basel III.

Capital Adequacy

US Regulators Unveil Long-Awaited Bank Capital Rules Proposal

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Proposals to implement the Basel III endgame would lower overall capital, prompting warnings of a global 'race to the bottom'.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Consults on Closing OTC Commodity Oversight Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

IOSCO is seeking feedback on proposals to enhance visibility into OTC positions while addressing industry concerns over costs and confidentiality

Capital Adequacy

WFE Urges Basel Committee to Rethink Crypto Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

WFE warns that current standards risk stifling tokenisation and do not reflect the principle of 'same risk, same regulation'.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam to Ban Offshore Crypto Trading Under New Licensing Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2026

Five entities have passed an initial licence qualification stage. A limited number of exchanges will be allowed to operate during the trial period.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Report Finds Offshore Activity Masks Financial Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New report shows how firms use offshore centres to raise funds, complicating risk analysis and financial stability monitoring for regulators.

Stablecoins

Moody's Unveils First Rating Cross-sector Methodology for Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New framework will assign deposit ratings based on the quality of reserve assets, market risk, liquidity, and operational resilience.