International

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Designates AIA, Prudential as Systemically Important Insurers

By Editors | 20/10/2025

The Insurance Authority has rolled out a new framework, subjecting the firms to enhanced supervision and resolution planning requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.

China Overhauls Support System for Firms Expanding Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2025

A new national platform will be created and professional services enhanced to support the growing number of Chinese companies expanding globally.

Fintech / Regtech

Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer

By Editors | 17/10/2025

The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.

Egypt and China Sign MoU to Bolster Banking Supervision Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

The agreement focuses on cross-border supervision, information sharing, and adopting new technologies for regulatory oversight between the two nations.

Sanctions

New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Finance Sector Risks Losing Public Trust Over AI Ethics, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report by the ACCA and the CISI urges action on skills and governance, highlighting risks from 'black box' algorithms, audit automation and undisclosed data sharing.