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Credit Risk

APRA Finalises More Flexible Pathway to IRB for Mid-Sized Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

APRA has finalised a new, more flexible pathway to internal ratings-based accreditation, including capital concessions to incentivise uptake by medium-sized banks.

KYC & CDD

New Zealand Finalises New AML Identity Verification Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

The updated code introduces digital identity pathways and a more risk-based approach, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for low-risk customers and modernise verification methods.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Warns Banks on AI-Powered Cyber Threats, Issues New Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2026

The regulator has outlined new expectations for firms and launched several initiatives to bolster the sector’s cyber resilience.

Operational Risk

BCBS Issues New Report Offering Guidance on ICT Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2026

New report finds change control, systems design, and third-party dependencies are key sources of non-malicious ICT incidents at banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Launches Review of Corporate and Tax Whistleblower Protections

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2026

The statutory review will examine the effectiveness of 2019 reforms and consider key divergences between the corporate and tax frameworks, including penalties and access to justice.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore to Launch AI Agent Registry for Public Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2026

A new governance framework with security guardrails will oversee the use of AI agents by 150,000 government employees from late 2026.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Kazakhstan Deepen Ties with Finance and Tech Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2026

A high-level Hong Kong delegation has signed seven agreements in Astana, aiming to boost cooperation in technology, finance, and trade.

AI Risk & Governance

US Asks for Pre-Release Access to Frontier AI Models

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2026

New executive order establishes a voluntary framework for AI firms to provide the US government with early access to powerful models for security reviews.

Data Privacy

China Issues Sweeping New Rules on Outbound Investment

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2026

The new regulation, effective 1 July, formalises national security reviews, tightens controls on technology transfers, and creates a legal framework for countermeasures against foreign restrictions.