RBI Deputy Governor Warns Banks Against Diluting Internal Controls Amid Rapid Digitalisation

RBI April 2026 Banking

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has cautioned banks and other financial institutions against weakening internal controls in their pursuit of digital transformation, faster transactions and improved customer convenience. He emphasised that technological advancements, including artificial intelligence Read More …

UK Banking Regulator to Review Impact of Prudential Rules on Economic Growth and Competitiveness

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The United Kingdom’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced plans to assess how financial regulations influence investment, capital availability, economic growth and international competitiveness, while maintaining financial stability and operational resilience as its primary supervisory priorities. Katharine Braddick, Chief Executive Read More …

RBI Governor Warns Banks of Emerging AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity and IT Resilience

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has cautioned banks and financial institutions about emerging cybersecurity threats associated with artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the need to strengthen IT infrastructure, safeguard customer information and promptly address technological vulnerabilities. Speaking at Read More …

RBI Reaffirms Mandatory Stock Market Listing for Upper-Layer NBFCs, Emphasises Financial Stability and Governance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) classified under its Upper Layer regulatory framework must be listed on stock exchanges, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, corporate governance and financial stability within India’s non-banking financial Read More …

RMAI Risk Insights October 2026 Newsletter

Risk Management Association of India · Est. 1997 rmaindia.org · info@rmaindia.org Risk Management Association of India RMAI RISK INSIGHTS Actionable Risk Intelligence for Professionals Vol 01 · Issue 10 October 2026 Inside This Issue · Jump to Any Section 01Editor’s Read More …

Certificate Course in Third-Party, Cyber & AI Risk Management

The rapid digital transformation of India’s banking and financial services sector has fundamentally changed the nature, complexity and interconnectedness of financial risks. Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), financial institutions and other regulated entities increasingly depend on third-party service providers, cloud Read More …

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 …

ESMA Sets 2027 Priorities for EU Capital Markets

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has outlined its 2027 priorities around making EU capital markets stronger, simpler and more integrated. The agenda focuses on strengthening supervisory convergence, improving the functioning of capital markets and reducing unnecessary regulatory complexity Read More …

GenAI Reshapes Risk and Compliance

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models are increasingly being integrated into banking risk management and compliance, with potential applications spanning anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, customer due diligence, third-party risk, regulatory compliance and operational resilience. One of the clearest Read More …