Capital / Liquidity

Basel Committee Cites 'Significant Progress' on Final Bank Capital Rules

06/10/2025

Most member jurisdictions now have key post-crisis credit and operational risk standards in effect, the BCBS reports.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected

06/10/2025

On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Vows to Boost Lending, Targets up to 20% Credit Growth

06/10/2025

The central bank aims to support the government's ambitious economic growth goals while controlling credit to riskier sectors and managing inflation.

AML / KYC

HK Regulator Flags Pitfalls in Digital Insurance Sales and Roadshows

06/10/2025

Insurance Authority highlights common shortcomings in insurers' digital sales systems and roadshow practices following inspections and a mystery shopping exercise.

ESG / Sustainability

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

05/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh to Allow Exporters Access to Global Invoice Discounting

05/10/2025

The initiative aims to ease exporter liquidity challenges from deferred payments by capping discount rates and integrating domestic banks into new platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Kicks Off Hackathon to Spur Data Sharing

03/10/2025

The HKMA and HKSTP have launched an event to foster bank-fintech collaboration on the new Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) framework.

Fintech / Regtech

Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

03/10/2025

The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Launches Campaign for Implementation of AML Reforms

03/10/2025

The campaign will prepare existing and new industries for a shift to a risk-based approach and new digital reporting tools.