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AI Risk & Governance

India's NPCI Unveils AI Platforms, Eyes Agentic Payments on UPI

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/09/2026

The NPCI has launched new agentic AI platforms and is exploring protocols to allow AI agents to execute payments on the UPI network.

Cybersecurity

BIS Paper Examines Regulatory Response to Changing Cyber Threat Landscape

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2026

New paper finds frontier AI models are a ‘step change’ in cyber risk, prompting APAC regulators to demand faster, more intense defensive measures.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Chief Warns of AI-Driven Financial Stability Risks for Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2026

BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos has highlighted the financial stability risks and policy trade-offs facing Asian economies from the rapid advancement of AI.

Tokenisation

India Launches Tokenised Bond Pilot After Successful First Issuance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2026

SEBI and the RBI have launched the ‘Demat 2.0’ pilot, testing tokenised bonds with DLT and CBDC after a successful first issuance.

Alternative Markets

HKMA Issues Guidance on Sale of Private Market Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2026

The HKMA has reminded registered institutions of their obligations when selling investment products with exposure to private market assets.

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore Tables Bill to Introduce TLAC and CPF Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2026

New bill empowers MAS to set loss-absorbing capacity rules for systemically important financial institutions and aligns the AML/CFT framework with updated FATF standards.

China's Top Court Sets Rules for AI Disputes, Tackling IP and Liability

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2026

The Supreme People's Court has issued guidelines clarifying liability for AI-generated content, consumer rights, and intellectual property infringement.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Proposes Major Overhaul of Autonomous Sanctions Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2026

The government is consulting on a new sanctions framework that introduces a clear 'effective control' test and aims to significantly streamline compliance for regulated entities.

Cybersecurity

CPMI-IOSCO Publishes Toolkit to Support Cyber Resilience of FMIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2026

The toolkit, now open for consultation, offers guidance on bolstering FMI cyber resilience. CPMI-IOSCO also seeking views on managing third-party risks.