International

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Defers Adoption of Cryptoasset Capital Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

MAS delayed its Basel-aligned cryptoasset capital framework to 2027 or later amid industry concerns over regulatory arbitrage and restrictive blockchain rules.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Warns G20 Payment Goals at Risk, Urges Jurisdictional Action

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

The FSB says policy work is complete but has not yet delivered cheaper, faster payments, with 2027 targets unlikely to be met.

Sanctions

Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems

By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025

New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.

IMF Calls for EM Policy Reform to Bolster FX and Debt Market Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 09/10/2025

Emerging economies must strengthen surveillance, close data gaps and boost operational resilience to withstand future shocks, the IMF has warned.

Market Infrastructure

Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.

Sanctions

MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.

AML / KYC

GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025

A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.

Market Infrastructure

FS-ISAC, Akamai Issue API Security Framework as DDoS Attacks Surge

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

The new guidance comes as attacks on financial sector APIs jump 58%, with Asia Pacific becoming a key target for volumetric attacks.

AML / KYC

Vietnam's Crypto Hub Ambition Faces Slow Start Amid Strict Rules

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

Hanoi aims to tap a USD 19 trillion global market for tokenised assets, but strict capital requirements for its new pilot framework have so far deterred any formal applications.