Cybersecurity

AI Risk & Governance

Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

Cybersecurity

RBI Scrutinises YES Bank Over Forex Card Security Breach

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The RBI has summoned senior executives after unauthorised transactions linked to a data security lapse which affected about 5,000 prepaid forex card customers.

Cybersecurity

BSP to Mandate Annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

New rules will require financial institutions to measure their cyber maturity against a new framework and report annually to the BSP.

Payments & Settlements

Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AI-Powered Tools Are Supercharging Asian Scam Networks: C4ADS

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

Criminal networks are leveraging advanced AI translation, chatbot and monitoring tools to expand and streamline global scam operations, a new report by C4ADS warns.

Operational Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Resilience Gaps in Crowdfunding Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has called for stronger governance and risk management following a thematic review of crowdfunding service providers.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Publicly-Exposed KYC Data at ID Verification Firm

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

An unsecured database linked to a global digital identity verification provider has exposed sensitive customer data from 26 countries.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Reports Voice Phishing Decline, Pivots to Fight New Digital Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

For four consecutive months, financial losses have dropped, but authorities are now targeting fraud on social media and messaging apps.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Consults on New Consolidated Framework for Banking Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move aims to consolidate and streamline existing materials, cutting volume by 75%, without introducing new prudential expectations for banks.