AI, Technology & Data

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Launches Digital Platform for Senior Management Approvals

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The new platform will streamline the appointment process for senior bank roles, with paper-based submissions to be discontinued from 1 October 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

Clarity Needed in FATF R16 Guidance to Prevent De-Risking: RUSI Analyst

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2026

Forthcoming guidance on the FATF’s revised Recommendation 16 must provide clear, practical rules to avoid harming financial inclusion.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia Deepen Cooperation on Payments and Digitalisation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The central banks have signed a new agreement to enhance collaboration on areas including payment systems, digitalisation, and financial stability.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Drafts New Rules for Unified Bank Account System

By Editors | 13/05/2026

PBOC is seeking comment on draft rules for its new unified account management system, consolidating regulations and detailing data security requirements.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Issues Framework for Digital Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The central bank has authorised banks to offer small, short-term ‘e-loans’ through a fully digital process, subject to detailed operational and risk management requirements.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.

AI Risk & Governance

China Issues New Framework to Govern AI Agents

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

New rules aim to balance innovation with security, setting clear guidelines for AI agent development and application across various key sectors.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.