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CBDCs

BOJ Advances CBDC Plans, Weighing Retail and Wholesale Tracks

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

The central bank is now formally considering a wholesale CBDC and tokenised deposits, running in parallel with its ongoing retail digital yen pilot.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Launches Cyber Command to Enhance Banks' Anti-Scam Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

The new unit will facilitate the automatic, real-time exchange of data with financial institutions to proactively identify and suspend accounts linked to scams.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Unveils Details for New China Government Bond Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The exchange has released contract specifications and trading arrangements for the futures contract, including fee waivers and a key data partnership.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Issues Guidance to Banks on Promoting Corporate RMB Use

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The HKMA has detailed good practices for banks to support corporate clients' RMB needs, reinforcing Hong Kong's offshore hub status.

Cybersecurity

FSC Korea Introduces New Guidelines, Safe Harbour for AI Security Testing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

Regulators will exempt financial firms from sanctions for minor IT disruptions that occur during proactive AI-related security tests and patching.

Liquidity Risk

MAS Finalises Tougher Liquidity Risk Rules for Fund Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

New guidelines introduce quantitative thresholds for illiquid assets and mandate the availability of anti-dilution tools to protect investors.

AI Risk & Governance

China Issues Security Guidelines for AI Agent Deployment

By Mark Johnston | 04/07/2026

The new practice guide from national standards body TC260 provides a lifecycle framework for managing the risks of using intelligent agents in organisations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Mandates E-Wallet Scam Payouts for Security Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2026

E-wallet providers must reimburse scam victims within seven days if they fail to implement required anti-fraud measures, even where users are partly at fault.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Independent Review Recommends Overhaul of Australia's Fintech Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2026

The review found Australia's regulatory sandbox to be ineffective and has recommended repealing its legislation for a more flexible, multi-faceted approach.