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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.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Overhaul of Public Fund Rules to Boost Equity Investments

By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2026

The CSRC has unveiled the first major revision to public fund operation rules in 12 years, lowering establishment thresholds and curbing style drift.

Payments & Settlements

India Delays UPI Merchant Charges After Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2026

The NPCI has moved the planned rollout to after Diwali following concerns over merchant costs, system readiness and the proposed fee structure.