RBI Outsourcing Directions, Cybersecurity Directions and Draft Model Risk Guidance: A Roadmap for Banks and NBFCs

RBI’s outsourcing directions, its July 2026 cybersecurity directions and its draft model risk guidance each keep the regulated entity accountable for what vendors, partners and models do. This guide shows where they connect and what risk, compliance, IT and audit Read More …

Stronger Community Preparedness Essential for Disaster Risk Reduction

Strengthening community preparedness is essential for reducing disaster risks and improving resilience, particularly in regions exposed to multiple natural hazards. A recent discussion highlighted the need to move beyond a response-focused approach and build stronger preparedness mechanisms at the community Read More …

Risk Management and Consumer Trust Must Work Together

Risk management decisions during product recalls can have a direct impact on consumer trust, particularly when companies face uncertainty over potential health and safety risks. A recent analysis in Food Safety News highlights how businesses weigh public-health concerns, legal considerations, Read More …

AI Reshapes Banking Growth and Risk Management Across APAC

Banks across Asia-Pacific are undergoing a structural shift as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly influences customer acquisition, financial decision-making and risk management. A report by Fintech News Malaysia highlights that banks treating AI only as a technology upgrade could lose ground Read More …

Bank of America $1.2 Billion AML Fine: KYC, AML and STR Lessons for Indian Banks and NBFCs

Bank of America AML Penalty 2026: Key Facts On 13 October 2026 the US Treasury announced about $1.21 billion in combined penalties against Bank of America for anti-money-laundering (AML) and sanctions failures. Who: Bank of America, described as the second-largest Read More …

RBI Fraud Risk Management Guidelines 2026: Key Requirements, EWS Framework and Compliance Checklist for Banks

Fraud risk in banking is no longer limited to forged loan documents or isolated employee misconduct. Digital transactions, complex borrower structures, mule accounts, manipulation of financial information and weaknesses in internal controls create multiple opportunities for fraudulent activities. For banks, Read More …

AI Adoption Increases Data Risk as Enterprises Move Towards Autonomous Systems

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is changing how organisations manage data risk, with enterprises moving from AI copilots towards increasingly autonomous AI systems. The transition is creating new challenges around data access, security, governance and accountability. AI copilots typically Read More …

US Banking Regulators Propose New Third-Party Risk Guidance

Four US federal financial regulators have proposed revised guidance for banks managing risks arising from third-party relationships. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and National Credit Union Administration Read More …

FIS Launches AI Suite for Cash Flow Forecasting and Risk Management

FIS has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered suite designed to help businesses improve cash-flow forecasting, liquidity management and financial risk management. The platform is aimed at finance teams seeking greater visibility into cash positions and more accurate projections in increasingly Read More …

Businesses Need Structured ESG Risk Management, Says GlobalData

Businesses need a more structured approach to managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks as sustainability-related issues increasingly affect corporate operations, financial performance and long-term resilience, according to GlobalData. The analysis highlights that ESG risks are becoming increasingly interconnected with Read More …