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Regulators Face Culture Challenges Just Like Those They Regulate: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2024

New Starling Insights report argues says regulators suffer from the same cultural and behavioral ills that trouble the firms they oversee.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators to Prioritise Resilience in 2024: Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/02/2024

Deloitte Regulatory Outlook says financial firms should be proactive in assessing capital adequacy and liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ransomware Losses in 2023 Exceeded $1bn in Crypto : Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/02/2024

Chainalysis crypto crime report attributes last year’s surge in ransomware attacks to heightened intensity and sophistication by diverse actors.

Fintech / Regtech

Cybersecurity is the Biggest Risk for Global Banks: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/02/2024

The EY-IIF report says cyber threats are constantly morphing with evolving links to geopolitical, technology and third-party risks.

Fintech / Regtech

EU to Ramp Up Monitoring of BigTech Financial Services

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2024

The provision of financial services by BigTechs does not yet pose a financial stability risk, but policy action may be required as these activities continue to grow.

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Transparency International Releases 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index

By Editors | 01/02/2024

New Zealand and Singapore were the only two APAC countries in the top 10. China and Korea improved their scores over last year.

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BIS Research Reveals Role of Public Perception in Stablecoin Values

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 31/01/2024

New paper examines how public information shapes coordination risk among stablecoin holders in relation to their beliefs about peg stability.

Capital / Liquidity

China’s New Super Regulator Bares Teeth Against Ballooning Credit Risk

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/01/2024

NFRA will have to strike a balance between promoting growth and safeguarding markets. This is a dangerous path to tread.

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Central Banks at Vanguard of AI Innovation: BIS Paper

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/01/2024

New BIS paper calls for central banks, who have been early adopters of machine learning, to improve infrastructure and expertise.