International

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.

    Market Infrastructure

    US Pressures China on 'Undervalued' Yuan, Adds Thailand to FX Watchlist

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

    Semiannual report stops short of 'manipulator' label but toughens language on China and expands criteria for currency practice scrutiny.

    Enforcement

    India Dismantles Cybercrime Rings Laundering Millions via Crypto, Real Estate

    By Editors | 03/02/2026

    Indian agencies, with FBI and Interpol support, have raided networks using call centres and crypto to defraud international victims.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippines Bans Banks From Dealing with Unregistered Crypto Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    New rules prohibit dealings with unlicensed virtual asset service providers and restrict retail customer access to offshore platforms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Spotlights Constraints on Using Derivatives in Pension Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

    New paper details restrictive rules in China and India, while noting widespread use of swaps and forwards in Australia and South Korea.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia FIU Flags IDR 2 Quadrillion in Suspect Funds from 2025 STRs

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    PPATK highlights significant flows from illegal mining and tax evasion, while noting a 20% drop in online gambling transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Some NBFIs Need Bank-like Rules to Curb Systemic Risk: FSB Chief

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    John Schindler outlines need for tailored, risk-based approach, citing recent crises and pushing back on industry misconceptions about regulation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    PBOC Adopts Global Repo Standard in Major Market Access Reform

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The PBOC has recognised the GMRA for onshore repo trades, a move set to simplify access and reduce capital costs for foreign investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US, China Lead New Benchmark on Artificial Intelligence in Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

    A new global index finds leaders excel in deployment readiness and market connectivity, with Hong Kong ranked as a top hub.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    StanChart Warns Stablecoins Could Siphon $500b from Lenders

    By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

    Report predicts massive deposit flight by 2028 as pending US legislation paves the way for yield-bearing digital assets to compete with traditional banking models.

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