Cloud & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    China Revises Foreign Trade Law, Imposing New Compliance Duties on FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The new law, effective 1 March, empowers China to blacklist foreign entities and mandates that banks block related transactions.

    Cybersecurity

    India Accounting Body Proposes Overhaul of Tech and Cyber Audit Rules

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    ICAI has released comprehensive draft standards focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, and third-party risk.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

    Operational Risk

    Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

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