AI, Technology & Data

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Outlines CHESS Resourcing Plan in Response to RBA Rebuke

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ASX has committed to a series of actions to further strengthen its resourcing arrangements for the maintenance and support of CHESS.

Data Privacy

China Issues Guidance on Data Protection Compliance Audits

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The guidance incorporates the requirements of the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law and other related regulations and national standards.

Structural Regulation

RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Use RAVAAH Portal from 1 May

By Editors | 01/05/2025

PRAVAAH is a centralised web-based platform launched in May 2024 for regulated entities to submit applications for authorisations, licences, and approvals.

Cloud & Infrastructure

NZ FMA Announces First Six Firms That Will Join Pilot Sandbox

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

Six firms will test new products and services in a controlled environment, helping the FMA to gain greater insights into new technologies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Authorities Mobilise After SK Telecom Hacking Incident

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

Korea’s financial authorities have launched emergency measures to prevent identity theft and financial fraud, prompting a surge in consumer demand for account and loan blocking services.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

AI Risk & Governance

Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Developing Standard Instruction Format for NPP Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

AP+ has provided an update on its work to facilitate the migration from the BECS, which is being decommissioned, to the NPP.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Forms New Panel to Advance Digital Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

The new expert panel will formulate a roadmap for digitising cargo data so that it may be integrated into the CDI platform.