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News on frameworks, regulations, and major events related to risks arising from internal processes, systems failures, human errors, or external disruptions.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026
ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

AI Risk & Governance
FSC Korea to Bolster Support Network for Vulnerable Groups With AI
By Editors | 25/04/2026
The FSC plans to expand its finance-welfare-employment support programme with AI tools, proactive alerts, and new products for small businesses and the uninsured.

Liquidity Risk
FSS Korea Warns Securities Firms on Promissory Note and IMA Risks
By Editors | 24/04/2026
The regulator called for stronger liquidity management, internal controls and investor protection as funding from the instruments surged to KRW 57.2 trillion.

Cybersecurity
India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026
Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Securities Association of China Expands Pay Clawbacks to Former Staff
By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2026
The SAC has revised remuneration rules for brokerages, mandating longer-term performance metrics and stricter deferral and clawback arrangements.

Structural Regulation
Australia FSC Sets New Governance Standard for Super Platforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026
Industry body acts to strengthen oversight of investments and financial advisers on wrap platforms ahead of potential government regulation and following recent market failures.

Credit Risk
Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026
Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

Credit Risk
Australia Launches Dual-Track Response to SME Economic Shock
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026
Government-backed zero-interest loans are being rolled out as major banks simultaneously adjust their own credit provisioning for at-risk sectors.

Cybersecurity
Singapore Regulator Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Over ‘Mythos’ Concerns
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026
Financial authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea are taking action over cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic's new AI model.

Operational Risk
China Imposes Lifelong Accountability for Government Investment
By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026
New rules aim to curb reckless spending and manage debt risks by holding officials personally responsible for project decisions throughout their lifetime.
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