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Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.

ESG / Sustainability

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

By Editors | 06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.

Capital / Liquidity

Basel Committee Cites 'Significant Progress' on Final Bank Capital Rules

By Editors | 06/10/2025

Most member jurisdictions now have key post-crisis credit and operational risk standards in effect, the BCBS reports.

ESG / Sustainability

GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.

Fintech / Regtech

Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Tweaks Rule-Book Grades, Approves G-SIB Assessment

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The BCBS has changed a key term in country assessments and completed the annual review of top global banks.

Capital / Liquidity

Regulators Link Consumer Financial Health to Prudential Risk, BIS Finds

By Editors | 03/10/2025

A new paper from the Bank for International Settlements finds authorities are using consumer well-being data to inform policy and prudential oversight.

ESG / Sustainability

UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.