Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Australia’s CBA Deploys Agentic AI to Generate Real-Time Fraud Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

CBA’s new system detects emerging scam patterns and proposes interception rules, which remain subject to human-in-the-loop oversight.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Expands Digital Shareholder Notice Platform

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The expansion will add notifications for cash capital increases and public tender offers to the eNotice platform, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NAB Explores Tokenised Deposits in RBA-Backed Digital Asset Trial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

NAB has detailed its role in Project Acacia, a pilot exploring the use of stablecoins and tokenised assets in wholesale markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Insurers Face New Scrutiny Over Toyota Data Breach

By Editors | 26/04/2026

Employees on loan from Tokio Marine, Mitsui Sumitomo, and Aioi Nissay Dowa improperly accessed information, raising fresh compliance concerns for the non-life sector.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Consults on Migrating Final Life Insurance Data to New Reporting Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

APRA is seeking feedback on moving the last three life insurance data collections to its new reporting platform.

AML / KYC

RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.

AML / KYC

Hyderabad Police Urge RBI to Overhaul Controls on Mule Accounts

By Editors | 25/04/2026

A major police investigation has uncovered systemic KYC failures and alleged staff collusion in the creation of fraudulent accounts.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Eases Network Separation Rules for SaaS Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2026

Financial firms can now use cloud-based software in internal networks, provided they meet strict new security controls and do not handle sensitive personal data.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.