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Payments & Settlements

Singapore Payments Network Appoints Inaugural CEO And Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2026

The not-for-profit entity has named its leadership team ahead of assuming control of the city-state's national payment schemes in 2027.

Credit Risk

Korean Regulators Warns Brokerages of Margin Loan Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2026

The FSS has threatened to impose additional regulations if brokerages fail to proactively manage their margin loan risks.

Payments & Settlements

China Proposes Easing Cross-Border Investment and Financing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 28/10/2026

SAFE has proposed 11 new measures to optimise cross-border investment, expand borrowing capacity, and streamline registration.

Payments & Settlements

Nexus Advances Cross-Border Payments Platform with Pilot Set for 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2026

The network aims to connect domestic instant payment systems through a common scheme, reducing the need for separate bilateral arrangements.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Reviews Data Law for AI Era

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2026

Hong Kong's PCPD is reviewing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to strengthen AI governance and prevent data breaches.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Launches Swap Facility to Support Non-Bank Financial Institutions

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2026

The PBOC has introduced a new liquidity tool to mitigate systemic risks and stabilise the bond market.

Stablecoins

Thailand Proposes Regulatory Framework for THB Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2026

The BOT has issued a consultation paper outlining strict backing requirements and a ban on interest for baht-denominated stablecoins.

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.