Operational Risk

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Progresses Work on Expedited Review of Cryptoasset Standard

By Editors | 26/02/2026

At its latest meeting, the BCBS discussed recent market developments, noting progress on a targeted review of its prudential standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

Capital Adequacy

Korea Overhauls Savings Bank Rules, Tightens Grip on Large Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

New measures aim to shift lending from real estate to the real economy while imposing stricter, bank-like rules on larger institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS to Conduct Bank Inspections with Consumer Protection Focus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

A new dedicated team focusing on consumer protection and governance will be deployed for inspections of KB Kookmin, Jeonbuk, and K-Bank.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea FSS Extends Probe into Bithumb Error Payment Incident

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

Regulators have extended their inspection of Bithumb and expanded the team looking into the firm's $40 billion erroneous payment incident.

Credit Risk

Korea Appraisers Threaten Legal Action in Bank Valuation Dispute

By Editors | 18/02/2026

Appraisers' body says talks have stalled over banks' 'illegal' self-appraisal of collateral, threatening regulatory complaints.