International

AML / KYC

FATF Calls for Global Action on Environmental Crime

By Editors | 13/12/2021

For the first time, the UNODC, UNEP and CITES met with the FATF to discuss partnerships to fight money laundering from environmental crimes.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Paper Says Suptech Tools Could Diminish Supervisory Judgment

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2021

The increasing use of suptech tools may diminish supervisory judgment, which could lead to “supervisory blind spots” and a “broader loss of institutional knowledge”.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 10/12/2021

Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Market Infrastructure

IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

Big Picture

Cyber Risk Seen as Top Threat to Financial Markets: DTCC

By Editors | 08/12/2021

Cyber risk, pandemic, and geopolitical risk cited as the top threats to financial markets, but climate change and inflation are gaining pace.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Concludes wCBDC Experiment with French, Swiss Central Banks

By Editors | 08/12/2021

Under Project Jura, tokenised assets and foreign exchange transactions were settled safely and efficiently using PvP and DvP mechanisms, the BIS said.

Fintech / Regtech

DeFi Governance Structures Provide Entry Points for Regulators: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2021

DeFi’s inherent governance structures would provide “natural entry points” for authorities to address issues related to financial stability, investor protection and illicit activities.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Presents Stock-take of Progress on Resolution Regimes

By Editors | 07/12/2021

The FSB says work is under way to build up external TLAC for the four Chinese G-SIBs, but that all other G-SIBs report that they already meet or exceed the final TLAC requirement.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Developing Innovation Facilitators

By Editors | 07/12/2021

IOSCO sets out key considerations for regulators who are looking to establish innovation hubs, regulatory sandboxes, and regulatory accelerators.