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    Operational Risk

    RBI Finalises Rules for Banks on Operational Risk Capital

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2026

    The framework takes effect on 1 April 2027, replacing the Basic Indicator approach with a standardised methodology incorporating business indicators and historical operational losses.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Updates Leverage Ratio Framework for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2026

    The revised framework takes effect on 1 April 2027, retaining higher minimum ratios D-SIBs and rejecting calls to defer implementation.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong: HSBC Launches Regulated HKD Stablecoin on ‘PayMe’ App

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2026

    HSBC has rolled out its first stablecoin, RedCoin, to Hong Kong retail users, marking a significant step under the city's new digital asset regulatory framework.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Financial Sector Reforms to Boost Competition, Cut Red Tape

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2026

    The Australian government has launched consultations on regulatory reforms designed to reduce compliance costs and support mid-sized banks.

    CBDCs

    PBOC Upgrades Digital Yuan Infrastructure to Deposit-Based Model

    By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2026

    The PBOC has upgraded its e-CNY infrastructure to a deposit-money model, introducing new smart contract frameworks and cross-border settlement platforms.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore to Streamline IPO Reviews, Update Corporate Governance Code

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/10/2026

    MAS deputy chairman outlined plans to consolidate listing reviews and revise corporate governance standards to boost market liquidity.

    APAC on High Alert Over Critical PHP Vulnerabilities

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2026

    Financial institutions and government agencies across the region are rushing to patch critical PHP flaws amid global hacking fears.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    HKMA Mandates Stricter Anti-Bribery Controls for Account Opening

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2026

    HKMA has directed banks to bolster anti-bribery safeguards following attempts by criminal syndicates to bypass AML controls.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan FSC Mandates Travel Rule for Virtual Asset Transfers

    By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2026

    Taiwan's FSC has amended its AML/CFT regulations to enforce the Travel Rule for virtual asset service providers.

    US Sanctions Five Chinese Entities Over AI Trade Secrets Theft

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2026

    The US has sanctioned five Chinese entities for dealing in stolen AI trade secrets, highlighting new regulatory risks for technology investors.

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