Europe

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Bundesbank Partner on Cross-Border Digital Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2025

The pact aims to develop interoperable tokenised settlement solutions and streamline cross-border payments, FX and securities flows between Singapore and Germany.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Proposes Three-Year Buffer on FRTB Capital Impact

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

The European Commission is seeking input on a plan to temporarily offset capital increases for banks to maintain a level playing field amid global implementation delays.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

Securities / Derivatives

Global Trade Bodies Urge EU to Delay Third-Country CCP Reporting Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2025

Associations warn the EMIR 3.0 requirement is premature and creates a complex, costly compliance burden for firms globally.

AML / KYC

Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Mehul Choksi to India

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/10/2025

An appellate court approved India’s request to extradite Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in connection with $1.54 billion fraud at Punjab National Bank.

Capital / Liquidity

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

By Editors | 24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.

Sanctions

US, EU Broaden Russia Sanctions, Targeting Energy and Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

New measures target Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, with specific designations for Chinese oil refineries and a Hong Kong-based oil trader.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Risk Board Recommends Prohibiting Cross-Border Stablecoin Schemes

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

The ESRB has called for a halt to schemes involving non-EU stablecoin issuers, citing significant financial stability and contagion risks.

Sanctions

China Imposes Export Curbs Following Dutch Takeover of Chipmaker

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

The Dutch government invoked a national security law to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, prompting Beijing to block exports.