Cloud & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.

AI Risk & Governance

Cambridge Launches Global Platform to Facilitate Policy Development

By | 12/12/2025

The C:>DIR platform aims to bridge the gap between fast-moving tech and linear policymaking, with a focus on emerging economies.

Operational Risk

BCBS Publishes New Standard on Third-Party Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The new global standard addresses growing dependency on third-party providers and sets a common baseline for banks and supervisors.

Trading & Investment

China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Launch IP Financing Sandbox to Boost Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Initiatives include a controlled environment for banks to test IP credit models and plans to modernise copyright and patent rules.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI to Roll Out AI Tools to Speed Up Complaint Handling

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The RBI will deploy AI-driven tools and strengthen internal processes to tackle rising complaint volumes and cut delays in resolving digital-payment disputes.

Clearing & Post-Trade

APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI Issues Guidelines for Digital Banking Channels

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2025

The updated digital banking rules consolidate guidelines and strengthen authorisation, security and customer protection as online and mobile services expand.