Credit Risk

APRA Finalises More Flexible Pathway to IRB for Mid-Sized Banks

04/06/2026

APRA has finalised a new, more flexible pathway to internal ratings-based accreditation, including capital concessions to incentivise uptake by medium-sized banks.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Launches First Tokenised Money Market Fund

04/06/2026

Hong Kong’s largest ETF issuer has partnered with HSBC and OSL to launch an unlisted, tokenised class for its money market ETF.

KYC & CDD

New Zealand Finalises New AML Identity Verification Code

04/06/2026

The updated code introduces digital identity pathways and a more risk-based approach, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for low-risk customers and modernise verification methods.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FBI Has Seized $8 Billion in Crypto Dismantling Asian Scam Networks

04/06/2026

Record US forfeiture of 127,000 bitcoin is linked to organised crime and human trafficking hubs in Cambodia and Myanmar.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Responds to Senate Inquiry on New Scams Framework

04/06/2026

The government has outlined its position on recommendations for its Scams Prevention Framework, noting calls for greater clarity on regulator roles, dispute resolution, and expanded industry coverage.

Cybersecurity

SFC Issues New Rules for Firms on AI-Enabled Cyber Threats

04/06/2026

The regulator has issued a circular detailing enhanced cybersecurity measures for licensed firms to combat fast-evolving AI-driven threats.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Warns Banks on AI-Powered Cyber Threats, Issues New Rules

03/06/2026

The regulator has outlined new expectations for firms and launched several initiatives to bolster the sector’s cyber resilience.

Operational Risk

BCBS Issues New Report Offering Guidance on ICT Risk Management

03/06/2026

New report finds change control, systems design, and third-party dependencies are key sources of non-malicious ICT incidents at banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Launches Review of Corporate and Tax Whistleblower Protections

03/06/2026

The statutory review will examine the effectiveness of 2019 reforms and consider key divergences between the corporate and tax frameworks, including penalties and access to justice.