AI, Technology & Data

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Launch IP Financing Sandbox to Boost Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Initiatives include a controlled environment for banks to test IP credit models and plans to modernise copyright and patent rules.

Payments & Settlements

Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Probes Coupang Pay, Gmarket After Major Data Breaches

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

The FSS is scrutinising payment systems at major e-commerce platforms amid concerns over inadequate cybersecurity investment in the sector.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI to Roll Out AI Tools to Speed Up Complaint Handling

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The RBI will deploy AI-driven tools and strengthen internal processes to tackle rising complaint volumes and cut delays in resolving digital-payment disputes.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia Regulators to Unveil Reform Roadmap Focused on Geopolitical, AI Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators has outlined its priorities for 2026 and plans to release a roadmap this month with over 50 commitments to reduce regulatory burden.

Clearing & Post-Trade

APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IAIS Warns of Risks Facing Global Insurance Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

Report highlights insurer resilience but calls for enhanced supervision of growing private credit investments and AI adoption.

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI Issues Guidelines for Digital Banking Channels

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2025

The updated digital banking rules consolidate guidelines and strengthen authorisation, security and customer protection as online and mobile services expand.