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Indonesia Passes Law Expanding BI Mandate, Granting Lawmaker Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

New law adds a growth objective for the central bank and introduces binding parliamentary recommendations, raising concerns over monetary policy independence.

Payments & Settlements

RBA to Launch Broad Review of Payments Regulation, Tackle Quantum Risk

By Editors | 05/06/2026

The central bank will consult on new payments rules and system-wide cryptographic standards amid emerging risks from quantum computing.

Market Risk

EU Adopts Temporary Relief on Basel III Market Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

The measures aim to ensure a level playing field for European banks amid delays in the implementation of FRTB by other major jurisdictions.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Unveils Roadmap to Become Global Asset Management Hub

By Mark Johnston | 04/06/2026

The plan sets a CNY 55 trillion target for 2030 and details measures to expand product offerings, enhance cross-border access, and integrate new technologies.

Credit Risk

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

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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.

KYC & CDD

New Zealand Finalises New AML Identity Verification Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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.

Cybersecurity

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

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 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.