International

    AML / KYC

    Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

    Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

    Sanctions

    EU Sanctions Key Oil Traders, Widens Net to Asian Refiners

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    New measures target individuals and entities in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and will disrupt refined product exports from Asia.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS to Issue New Climate Scenarios After Model Controversy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The NGFS will publish new models in 2026 after a key academic study used in its long-term scenarios was retracted.

    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

    AML / KYC

    Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

    By Editors | 17/12/2025

    The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Flags Risks as Non-bank Sector Swells to USD 257 Trillion

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

    FSB highlights severe data gaps in private credit and growing bank-NBFI links as the sector's growth outpaces banking.

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