International

Market Infrastructure

FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

Sanctions

Binance, OKX Processed Illicit Crypto Despite US Oversight: ICIJ

By Editors | 18/11/2025

An investigation found the exchanges handled hundreds of millions in tainted funds after pleading guilty to AML violations.

Securities / Derivatives

Lessons From Australia’s AT1 Migration Could Reignite Global Debate over Capital

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 18/11/2025

Australia is so far the only market to have taken active steps to fully phase out AT1 bonds. But other jurisdictions are closely watching the progress.

Fintech / Regtech

JPMorgan Launches USD Deposit Token for Institutional Clients on Public Blockchain

By Editors | 17/11/2025

The bank's JPM Coin, representing USD deposits, is now live on Coinbase's Base blockchain for 24/7 settlement.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulators Must Boost Tech Skills to Supervise Digital Finance, BIS Says

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

New paper outlines a framework for supervisors to develop data science and AI expertise to manage emerging financial risks.

AML / KYC

Experts Question Practical Utility of New FATF Terror Finance Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

A new comprehensive FATF report on terrorist financing is a useful overview but lacks prioritisation and effectiveness analysis, experts say.

ESG / Sustainability

Global Plan at COP30 Aims to Speed Coal Exit via Policy, Finance Reforms

By Editors | 17/11/2025

A new roadmap backed by 29 nations and institutions outlines actionable steps for scaling finance and creating regulatory certainty for the coal-to-clean transition.

Fintech / Regtech

Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

Fintech / Regtech

GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.