Operational Risk

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Recommends Raising Audit Exemption Threshold

By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

The SEC wants to lift the requirement for firms with assets under PHP 3 million, citing lower costs and compliance burdens.

Payments & Settlements

India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

Operational Risk

APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNK Busan Bank Refunds Overcharged Loan Interest After FSS Probe

By Editors | 31/10/2025

The lender incorrectly calculated additional interest rates on thousands of loans, prompting a consumer protection warning from the FSS.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Bank Probes Internal System Breach Involving Fraud

By Editors | 31/10/2025

Officials’ passwords were allegedly used to steal BDT 2.5 million, prompting a multi-agency investigation and the freezing of bank accounts.

AI Risk & Governance

World Bank Deploys AI to Create 'Single Source of Truth' for Bond Issuance

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The "SHASTRA" tool uses generative AI to extract trade data from term sheets, aiming to reduce operational risk and create a 'golden copy' for market participants.

Operational Risk

Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.

Operational Risk

APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.

Trading & Investment

Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

By Editors | 29/10/2025

A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.