International

Crypto / Digital Assets

Moody's Unveils First Rating Cross-sector Methodology for Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New framework will assign deposit ratings based on the quality of reserve assets, market risk, liquidity, and operational resilience.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Unveils BISTRO, an AI-Powered Forecasting Tool for Macroeconomics

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The new model, inspired by LLMs, aims to provide a low-cost, flexible tool for central banks and policymakers to conduct scenario analysis.

Enforcement

Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

By Editors | 18/03/2026

IOSCO issued new recommendations for issuers on the use of alternative performance measures outside of financial statements.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Global Overhaul of Securities Financing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

New paper calls for harmonised capital, liquidity and netting rules to reduce systemic risk and support market functioning.

Sanctions

US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions for 30 Days to Calm Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

OFAC issues a temporary general licence to release Russian oil stranded at sea, a move aimed at market stability that has been criticised by Ukraine and European partners.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.