Financial Stability Board

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    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.

    Tokenisation

    UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

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    Liquidity Risk

    Singapore to Align Fund Liquidity Rules with Global Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

    MAS will revise its fund liquidity rules to align with FSB and IOSCO standards, including mandating greater use of anti-dilution tools.

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    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

    HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Flags Vulnerabilities in Non-Bank Commercial Real Estate Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2025

    FSB identifies liquidity mismatches, leverage, and valuation opacity as key vulnerabilities in non-bank commercial real estate investors.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Chair Klaas Knot Warns Against Complacency in Final Address

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    Klaas Knot warned that easing banking regulations would be a “big mistake” that would increase the likelihood of financial crises.

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    Climate Risk

    Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Tightens Crypto Rules to Safeguard Investor Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

    Japan’s revised Payment Services Act empowers authorities to issue a “domestic custody order” to failing foreign crypto exchanges.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Appoints Randal K Quarles to Lead Strategic Review

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

    The review will assess 15 years of reform implementation, evaluate the FSB’s tools and processes, and provide recommendations for improvement.

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    KYC & CDD

    GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption

    By Editors | 28/05/2025

    The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms.

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