International

Securities / Derivatives

DSB to Introduce New Cost Recovery Model for OTC Identifiers

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The Derivatives Service Bureau will create a new fee-paying user type and rebalance costs between its UPI and OTC ISIN services from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC CCPs Drive Key Advances in Clearing - Report

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Industry report highlights the resilience of CCPs, with Asia in particular pioneering new risk models and operational frameworks to manage market stress.

Fintech / Regtech

BCBS Paper Maps Framework for Effective Bank Supervision

By Editors | 18/07/2025

New paper highlights a shift to outcome-focused supervision, resting on robust tools, proactive culture, and cross-border cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Launches Digital Hub to Modernise Derivatives Notices

By Editors | 17/07/2025

New online platform and protocol aim to cut risks and losses by replacing physical delivery of critical legal notices with a secure system.

AML / KYC

PBOC Proposes to Update Reporting Rules for Suspicious Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

The PBOC has launched a consultation to align rules with a new AML law, introducing non-site inspections and extending record-keeping requirements.

Market Infrastructure

New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

AML / KYC

India Probes Binance Over Suspected Illicit Crypto Flows From Pakistan

By Editors | 15/07/2025

Regulators are scrutinising private wallets amid concerns over terror financing, with a focus on transactions in the Kashmir region.

AML / KYC

Singapore Proposes to Bar Convicted Money Launderers From Directorships

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The proposed legal amendments also aim to enhance the regulatory regime for accountants and reduce the compliance burden for companies.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Halts New Climate Rules Amid US Pressure and Deep Divisions

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

The FSB has shelved new climate policy work, citing member divisions after a US pushback against a more aggressive agenda.