International

Stablecoins

Moody's Proposes Global Methodology for Rating Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The proposed methodology would assign deposit ratings based on reserve asset quality, market risk, and operational resilience.

Cybersecurity

TAIFEX to Subsidise Cybersecurity Audits for Designated FCMs

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

Starting in 2026, eligible futures commission merchants conducting cybersecurity audits can receive a subsidy of up to TWD 88,000 per audit to enhance overall market security.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.

Operational Risk

Global Banks Still Face Hurdles with BCBS 239 Risk Data Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2026

New BCBS newsletter highlights persistent challenges in governance, data lineage, and cross-border implementation for systemically important banks.

Structural Regulation

US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s IFSCA Updates AML/CFT and KYC Framework in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The revised guidelines sharpen beneficial ownership thresholds, expanding digital KYC norms and reinforcing a risk-based compliance approach for entities operating in GIFT City and other IFSCs.

Structural Regulation

India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

By Editors | 02/01/2026

New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

CBDCs

RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.