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Payments & Settlements

MAS Proposes Mandatory FIDReC Membership for Payment Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2026

The proposal would extend independent dispute resolution to customers of licensed payment service providers, including those seeking recourse over scam losses.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Finalises G-SIB Window-Dressing Rules, Consults On Methodology

By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2026

The BCBS has finalised rules requiring banks to average their G-SIB indicators to curb window-dressing behaviour by 2030.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Issues Security Handbook for Agentic AI Coding Assistants

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2026

Singapore's CSA has introduced a new security assessment handbook and professional accreditation framework to manage emerging cyber risks associated with autonomous AI agents.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Clearing Houses Set to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/10/2026

From 2 November 2026, Hong Kong clearing houses will accept China Government Bonds as eligible non-cash collateral for margin requirements.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Overhauls Closing Auction to Curb Expiry-Day Volatility

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2026

SEBI has revised its closing auction framework and restored the VWAP settlement method following severe market volatility.

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.