International

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

Fintech / Regtech

Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Publicly-Exposed KYC Data at ID Verification Firm

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

An unsecured database linked to a global digital identity verification provider has exposed sensitive customer data from 26 countries.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Consults on New Consolidated Framework for Banking Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move aims to consolidate and streamline existing materials, cutting volume by 75%, without introducing new prudential expectations for banks.

Trending

MAS Tightens Incident Reporting Framework for Fund Managers, Trust Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

MAS has introduced stricter one-hour breach notifications and mandatory 24-hour and 14-day incident reporting requirements, seeking to strengthen standards across Singapore’s financial sector.

Securities / Derivatives

BCBS Progresses Work on Expedited Review of Cryptoasset Standard

By Editors | 26/02/2026

At its latest meeting, the BCBS discussed recent market developments, noting progress on a targeted review of its prudential standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures.

Fintech / Regtech

Asia Pacific and the Shape of Fraud to Come

By Bradley Maclean | 26/02/2026

As scams become an industrial operation in Asia-Pacific, the region offers a glimpse into the future of global digital fraud.

Sanctions

Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.

Sanctions

NZ, UK, Canada Target Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with New Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Coordinated measures target oil revenues and financial networks, with New Zealand designating 100 vessels and the UK sanctioning a New Zealand-based insurer.