AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    Korean Police Probe Kakao Pay Over Data Transfer to Alipay

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

    The investigation follows a referral from the FSS, which has already fined Kakao Pay over KRW 12.9 billion for the breaches.

    AI Risk & Governance

    KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Megabanks to Gain Access to Anthropic's Mythos AI to Bolster Cyber Defences

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

    New public-private working group will develop countermeasures as top banks prepare to use the powerful, restricted cybersecurity model.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes to Expand Central Bank's Information Sharing Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

    New regulations will allow the RBA to share protected information with domestic cyber security, border, and debt management agencies.

    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.

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