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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.

Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Paper Calls for Bank-Like Prudential Rules for Crypto Intermediaries
By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026
New paper highlights systemic risks from crypto firms acting as financial intermediaries and recommends comprehensive prudential oversight and cross-border cooperation.

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.

Structural Regulation
China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026
Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.

Credit Risk
Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

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.

Payments & Settlements
Australia Unveils Bill to Regulate Critical Cash Services
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
The proposed framework gives new powers to the RBA and ACCC to ensure cash remains available amid declining use and rising costs.

AI Risk & Governance
Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026
The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.

Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Paper Highlights Systemic Risks from Fund Hedging Behaviour
By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026
New BIS bulletin finds speculative currency hedging by equity funds can amplify market shocks, posing risks to financial stability.
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