Europe

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police Arrests Ex-Wirecard Asia Director for Germany

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The arrest was part of coordinated raids across multiple countries targeting a fraud ring that caused more than EUR 300 million in losses through unauthorised credit card transactions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Market Risk

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.

Stablecoins

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

Market Risk

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.

PEPs & 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.

Stablecoins

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.