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Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Sets 2026 Deadline for New Cybersecurity Framework

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The central bank has issued a mandatory framework for banks and payment firms, requiring a CISO, 72-hour incident reporting, and NIST-aligned controls.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s Mutual Fund Reforms: A Foundation Built, A Future Unfinished

By Saurabh Maheshwari | 31/03/2026

SEBI’s reforms mark a significant step in modernising a decades-old framework, but further strengthening is needed in areas of governance, competence, and market conduct.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Sets Launch Date for New Index Derivatives Contract

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

NZX will launch index futures next month, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in its capital markets with strong industry backing.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

Fintech / Regtech

Ripple to Pilot Stablecoin in Singapore's Trade Finance Sandbox

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

The project, part of the MAS BLOOM initiative, will test programmable cross-border payments tied to on-chain shipment verification with Unloq.