Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Stablecoins

    Moody's Unveils First Rating Cross-sector Methodology for Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    New framework will assign deposit ratings based on the quality of reserve assets, market risk, liquidity, and operational resilience.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BIS Unveils BISTRO, an AI-Powered Forecasting Tool for Macroeconomics

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    The new model, inspired by LLMs, aims to provide a low-cost, flexible tool for central banks and policymakers to conduct scenario analysis.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

    New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

    Data Privacy

    BSP Expands Open Finance Pilot for Retirement Accounts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    The move allows customers of four major financial institutions to open PERA accounts digitally by sharing data with a designated administrator.

    Cybersecurity

    BNM Sets New Technology Risk Rules for Payment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    BNM has introduced stricter technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience rules for payment providers amid rapid digital payments growth.

    Tokenisation

    HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Reassures Market Participants of System Stability After System Outage

    By Editors | 13/03/2026

    KRX denies capacity issues after a system failure disrupted trading across all brokerages, intensifying scrutiny of its 24-hour market plans.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Directs Banks to Develop Strategic Plans for DLT, AI Adoption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

    HKMA has given lenders six months to devise board-approved strategic plans for adapting to new technologies.

    Market Data & Technology

    Korea Regulator Probes Brokerages After Trading Systems Crash

    By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

    Extreme market volatility triggered widespread mobile trading system failures, prompting the FSS to launch a formal inspection into several firms.

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