International

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    AML / KYC

    Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion

    By Nathan Lynch | 18/08/2025

    Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.

    AML / KYC

    Nepal Mandates Immediate Sanctions Freezing for Payment Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    New guidelines require immediate freezing of assets and daily screening, with financial penalties up to NPR 2 million for non-compliance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Blocked Millions of Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown

    By Editors | 16/08/2025

    The move, targeting dormant accounts and e-wallets to curb illicit funds, has faced public criticism over its scope and execution.

    Sanctions

    Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

    Enforcement

    BFIU Probes Three Former Central Bank Governors in Corruption Inquiry

    By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

    The FIU has ordered banks to provide account details for three former governors and six deputies at the request of the Anti-Corruption Commission.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

    By Editors | 14/08/2025

    The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Urges India to Rethink Mandatory Clearing for GIFT City Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The industry body calls for bilateral clearing, broader issuer eligibility, and removal of strict hedging requirements.

    AML / KYC

    BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.

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