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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China Issues New Rules to Bolster Financial Institution Governance

    By Mark Johnston | 04/08/2026

    Four top regulators have jointly released 22 measures targeting shareholder conduct, remuneration, risk management, and regulatory oversight to be implemented by 2029.

    Tokenisation

    BIS Project Agorá Tests Real-Value Tokenised Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2026

    A consortium of 28 global banks and five central banks has successfully settled approximately USD 1 million in live transactions using tokenised money.

    Market Risk

    Japan, Korea and US Coordinate Intervention to Support Yen, Won

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2026

    Japan and the US conducted their first joint intervention since 2011, with Korea also acting to support its currency amid coordinated efforts.

    KYC & CDD

    India to Launch Shared KYC Platform for Financial Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2026

    The new consent-based CKYC 2.0 framework aims to streamline customer onboarding, improve data quality, and boost financial market participation.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Launches Intelligence Body to Combat Digital Payment Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2026

    A new corporation will use AI and real-time data sharing to help financial institutions tackle the rising threat of cyber financial crime.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Flags Third-Party Cyber Risk After System-Wide Mapping

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2026

    A joint exercise by four regulators finds no major new systemic risks but highlights concentration in certain third-party service providers, warranting closer supervision.

    Capital Adequacy

    New Zealand Finalises Bank Capital Rules After Industry Pushback

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2026

    The RBNZ has amended its approach to farm and SME lending risk weights and introduced a transition period following industry consultation.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Mandates New AI and Quantum Defences for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2026

    The regulator is issuing new supervisory expectations and has formed an industry task force to combat emerging AI and quantum computing threats.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Myanmar Passes Anti-Scam Law with Death Penalty

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2026

    The new law mandates rapid account freezes, data sharing through a centralised database, and life imprisonment or capital punishment for serious offences.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Rushes Out ETF Curbs, Considers Portfolio Caps After Market Rout

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2026

    Regulators have raised cash deposit requirements and ordered firms to curb volatility, with a 20% portfolio cap under review.

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