International

Market Infrastructure

Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Propose Simplifying Bank Capital Stack to Boost Effectiveness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

A nNew BIS paper suggests a single CET1 minimum, a new universal bail-in debt layer, and more usable buffers to cut complexity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS Planning Rework of Crypto Capital Rules - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

BCBS admits a “different approach” is required regarding risk weightings for stablecoins after major jurisdictions refused implementation.

Capital / Liquidity

CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.

Enforcement

UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.

Enforcement

US Indicts Four Over Illicit Chip Shipments to China via Southeast Asia

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China, UAE Deepen Financial Ties with CBDC Payment, System Interlinking

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The two nations launched the mBridge CBDC platform, linked instant payment systems, and introduced a co-branded prepaid card.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.