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Payments & Settlements

Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Launches New Platforms to Bolster Anti-Fraud Fight

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The initiatives include a new communication platform for banks and police, as authorities report a significant drop in financial fraud losses.

Credit Risk

China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.