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AI Risk & Governance

RBI Proposes New AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

The draft guidance mandates a board-approved risk framework, independent validation of all models, and robust human oversight for AI systems.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Finalises Compensation for Digital Fraud, Shifts Liability to Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

New rules effective January 2027 will see victims compensated up to INR 25,000 and require banks to prove customer liability.

Clearing & Post-Trade

FSC Korea Launches Taskforce to Overhaul Capital Market Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

A new government-led body will develop a roadmap for T+1 settlement, extended trading hours, and the adoption of AI.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Launches Major Review of Payments Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

The RBA is seeking industry feedback on a wide range of payment systems issues, including least-cost routing, BNPL, and the role of large digital wallets.

Stablecoins

SBI, Ripple, Circle Advance Stablecoin Initiatives in Japan

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

SBI Holdings launched a yen stablecoin, Ripple introduced its dollar coin RLUSD, and Nomura is partnering with Circle.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Seeks Feedback on New Payment Transparency Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

The FATF is seeking input on draft guidance for its revised Recommendation 16, which introduces new alignment checks and data requirements for FIs.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils New Action Plan to Boost Investment Inflows

By Mark Johnston | 24/06/2026

China has unveiled a new action plan to attract foreign investment, focusing on wider capital market access, streamlined M&A rules, and greater financial sector openness.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Mandate Investor IDs for Derivatives Market by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

The existing investor ID regime for securities will extend to derivatives, aligning with global standards and enhancing the SFC's market surveillance capabilities.