AI, Technology & Data

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.

Cybersecurity

MAS Tightens Incident Reporting Framework for Fund Managers, Trust Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

MAS has introduced stricter one-hour breach notifications and mandatory 24-hour and 14-day incident reporting requirements, seeking to strengthen standards across Singapore’s financial sector.

AI Risk & Governance

Korea Launches Automated Service for Requesting Lower Loan Rates

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

New service allows MyData firms to automatically request lower loan rates for consumers, aiming to boost uptake of an existing right.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Asia Pacific and the Shape of Fraud to Come

By Bradley Maclean | 26/02/2026

As scams become an industrial operation in Asia-Pacific, the region offers a glimpse into the future of global digital fraud.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Launches Centralised Insurance Data Repository

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The IRCSL has launched a data repository in partnership with CRIB, aiming to enhance risk assessment, curb fraud, and modernise the insurance sector through unified, real-time data sharing.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Weighs Linking Social Media Accounts to National ID System

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The initiative is aimed at curbing fake accounts, strengthening cybersecurity, and accelerating the country’s broader digital transformation goals.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The draft framework mandates USD 1 million minimum net worth and "fit and proper" management for GIFT City electronic trading platforms.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Partners with Digital India to Launch Multilingual Banking AI

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The partnership will develop AI language models for banking, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by enabling services in multiple Indian languages.