International

    AML / KYC

    Myanmar Sets Up Supervisory Committee to Tackle Online Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Authorities reveal over 70,000 foreigners have been repatriated and call for swifter international cooperation to tackle border-based fraud networks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Swift, HSBC and Ant Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    The proof of concept used the ISO 20022 standard over Swift's network to address interoperability and compliance challenges for digital assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

    Enforcement

    AML Status Quo 'Broken', Requires 'Unthinkable' Change, Says Author

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    Author Jeffrey Robinson argues that decades of AML policy have failed and calls for jailing 'gatekeeper' professionals.

    Market Infrastructure

    Rules vs Principles: New Research Quantifies Impact on Economic Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    A new quantitative study shows rules-based regulation dampens volatility, but implementation quality matters more than the label for mature hubs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BCBS, IOSCO Publishes Assessment of Global UMR Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    The assessment finds no material issues with the rules, highlights success in increasing collateralisation, and provides insights into current market practices.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BIS Paper Urges Coordinated Solvency Tests for Emergency Liquidity

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    A new brief highlights divergent approaches in Asia and calls for consistency between liquidity support and resolution frameworks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Court Sentences Crypto Founder Do Kwon to 15 Years in Prison

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The South Korean national faces separate charges in his home country, with a potential prison transfer after serving half his US term.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Publishes Report on Quantum-Safe Payment System Tests

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

    BIS confirms post-quantum cryptography can function in real payment systems, advancing efforts to protect global finance from future quantum threats.

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