International

Cybersecurity

Hackers Access FTX, BlockFi, Genesis Customer Data

By Mark Johnston | 30/08/2023

Kroll said the cyber actor targeted a T-Mobile account belonging to a Kroll employee in a “highly sophisticated SIM swapping attack”.

AI Risk & Governance

Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Generative AI in Financial Services

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/08/2023

Regulation Asia talks to experts to weigh the benefits and risks of deploying generative AI in the financial sector.

AI Risk & Governance

Digital Technologies, Sustainability Key Areas for Dispute Resolution

By Jill Wong | 29/08/2023

The Singapore Convention Week, jointly organised by Singapore’s Ministry of Law and UNCITRAL, kicks off today (29 August) with discussions around digital technologies and sustainability.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russia Considers Decree to Enable Investors to Unblock Assets

By Mark Johnston | 28/08/2023

Under the plan, interested foreign investors would be able to buy Russian assets currently frozen in Europe.

Payments & Settlements

BRICS Nations Invite Six Nations to Join as Members

By Editors | 27/08/2023

BRICS officials will develop measures to reduce their reliance on the USD in trade, in favour of using local currencies.

Climate Risk

IAIS Asks ISSB to Maintain Climate Focus

By ESG Investor | 27/08/2023

The IAIS said ensuring effective implementation of the climate standard is “more important than moving into new areas”.

Capital Adequacy

Bank AT1 Capital: Going Where?

By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 27/08/2023

Regulation Asia contributor, Jamie Lloyd Evans, explores the possibility of a policy change on AT1 capital in light of recent banking system distress.

Nature & Biodiversity

185 Countries Launch Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

By Editors | 25/08/2023

Canada and the UK are together providing about $160mn in seed money to set up the fund, which was first agreed in December 2022.

PEPs & Sanctions

Canada Sanctions Russian Military, Nuclear, Banking Sector Targets

By Mark Johnston | 24/08/2023

Canada sanctioned four individuals and 29 entities linked to Russia’s military, financial and nuclear sectors over the Ukraine war.