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Trading & Investment
SEBI Overhauls Closing Auction and Derivatives Trading Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2026
The revised rules adjust auction procedures, expiry-day trading cut-offs and unexecuted order transitions to improve price discovery and market functioning.

Cybersecurity
Singapore Sets Quantum-Safe Migration Deadlines
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2026
Singapore has outlined quantum-safe migration timelines for critical infrastructure and introduced new AI-driven initiatives to combat financial scams.

Cybersecurity
HKMA Issues Cybersecurity Code for Retail Payment System Operators
By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2026
The HKMA has introduced new mandatory cybersecurity and operational guidelines for designated retail payment system infrastructure operators.

Cybersecurity
NZ Regulators Outline Expectations for Frontier AI Cyber Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2026
The FMA and RBNZ have warned institutions to strengthen cyber fundamentals and governance to manage escalating frontier AI threats.

Clearing & Post-Trade
APAC Face Mounting Pressure to Optimise Collateral Usage: Experts
By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2026
Experts at an ASIFMA conference said FIs in APAC face mounting pressure to optimise collateral as global clearing mandates and shortened settlement cycles reshape liquidity requirements.

Operational Risk
Fed Vice Chair Calls for Global Modernisation of Banking Supervision
By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2026
Michelle Bowman calls for international standard-setters to prioritise material risks and timely supervisory action.

AI Risk & Governance
FSB Finalises Sound Practices for Responsible AI Adoption
By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2026
The FSB has outlined twelve sound practices to help financial institutions manage risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Custody & Infrastructure
ASIC Consults on New Digital Asset and Tokenised Custody Platform Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2026
ASIC has proposed new standards and licensing guidance for digital asset and tokenised custody platforms.

Cybersecurity
Japan Tightens Cybersecurity Rules Following Widespread Data Breaches
By Editors | 15/10/2026
Japanese financial regulators and cybersecurity agencies have mandated stricter identity verification and third-party risk management following a surge in cyberattacks.

AI Risk & Governance
Taiwan FSC Proposes Guidelines Governing the Use of Agentic AI
By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2026
The regulator has proposed a risk-based, zero trust framework to govern the deployment of agentic AI by financial institutions.
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