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Credit Risk

HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

Cybersecurity

India Bars Banks from Using Anthropic's ‘Mythos’ Over Security Fears

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The pre-emptive guidance comes as India negotiates with the US for equitable access to the powerful, unreleased cyber-attack model.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Rolls Out New SME Support Amid Global Uncertainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The regulator and banking sector are offering fresh credit relief and faster loan approvals to help firms manage rising costs.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore to Remove PayNow Nicknames in Anti-Scam Push

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The move aims to curb impersonation fraud by replacing user-chosen aliases with partially-masked, bank-verified names for all retail payment recipients.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.