Trending

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Proposes Payment Lags, 'Kill Switch' to Combat Digital Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The RBI has proposed a raft of new measures, including a one-hour delay on some transfers, to tackle surging online payment fraud.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Finds Major AML Vulnerabilities at Foreign-Owned Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

    AUSTRAC uncovers significant weaknesses in AML controls and reporting following two separate supervisory campaigns targeting foreign-owned banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Mandates Faster Credit Processing for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The new rules require banks to process inward remittances more quickly, mandating faster reconciliation and same-day credit to beneficiaries.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

    The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

    By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

    Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Mandates Standardised Crypto Withdrawal Delays

    By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

    New unified rules remove exchange discretion on withdrawal holds, aiming to close loopholes exploited by voice phishing fraudsters.

    Trending

    RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Harmony Needed to Fully Unlock Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

    Fragmented rules create operational hurdles and risks, even as institutional and private wealth demand in Asia accelerates, says Sygnum’s APAC CEO, Gerald Goh.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules and Application Process for Foreign Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    New CSRC provisions and exchange circulars clarify per-product calculations, exemptions, and the specific steps for overseas managers to apply.

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