Capital Planning/Stress Testing

ECB

ECB flags investor risks in ESRS simplification

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cautioned that recent changes to the EU’s sustainability reporting regime could significantly undermine transparency for investors, following a...
EU

Paris and Berlin call for EU regulatory reset

France and Germany have called on the European Commission to fast-track a sweeping overhaul of the EU’s financial services rulebook, warning that overlapping requirements...
ION extends its cleared derivatives product suite

ION extends its cleared derivatives product suite

ION, which develops a plethora of financial software to transform workflows, has expanded its cleared derivatives offering.

Could 2022 be the year of the CBDC?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies showing no signs of slowing down, the growth of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) appears to be another trend on the ascendancy. Will 2022 prove to be a red-letter year for CBDC adoption?

SEC to expand crypto, cyber enforcement unit with new appointments

The Securities and Exchange Commission has allocated 20 new positions to the unit focused on protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats.

HKMA issues discussion paper on retail CBDC issues

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a discussion paper to gather views on the key issues surrounding a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Thailand bans cryptocurrency use for payments

Thailand’s Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed it will introduce a ban on crypto as a method of payment from April 1 this year.

Bank of Canada and MIT collaborate on CBDC project

The Bank of Canada and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will collaborate on a 12-month project exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Thailand eases crypto tax regulations to promote digital asset investments

Thailand’s finance ministry has loosened regulations around crypto tax in order to foster investment in the country’s digital asset market.

Cambodia introduces code of conduct for banks and FIs

Cambodia has unveiled a code of conduct for banks and financial institutions with the aim of promoting more effective and responsible banking and financial practices.

News Stories

Spectrum Security raises $19m in seed funding round

Spectrum Security raises $19m in seed funding round

Spectrum Security, a cybersecurity firm specialising in automated threat detection, has emerged from stealth after securing $19m in seed funding. The round was led by...
Goldman Sachs backs BLP Digital with $50m investment

Goldman Sachs backs BLP Digital with $50m investment

BLP Digital, a Zurich-based provider of agentic AI-powered enterprise resource planning (ERP) automation, has received a $50m investment from Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs...
KYB

How KYB compliance protects your business in 2026

Know Your Business (KYB) has become a cornerstone of modern compliance frameworks, yet many organisations still underestimate its scope. According to AiPrise, At its...
Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company.

Beazley shareholders approve Zurich’s £8.1bn takeover

Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company. The deal was backed by 99.9% of votes...
FinCEN

FinCEN reform puts AI at the heart of AML/CFT compliance

The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on 7 April, setting out sweeping...

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