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 …

Regulators Update CAMELS Framework to Strengthen Material Financial Risk Management

US banking regulators are updating the CAMELS supervisory framework to improve the assessment of banks’ ability to identify, measure and manage material financial risks. The changes are designed to strengthen supervisory reviews by placing greater focus on risk management practices, Read More …

From RBI Circulars to Practical Risk Management Capability

From RBI Circulars to Practical Risk Management Capability

The RBI regularly issues directions, circulars, frameworks and regulatory guidance covering the major risks faced by banks and financial institutions. These regulatory documents influence several important areas of banking operations, including: Credit appraisal and monitoring Loan classification and provisioning Capital Read More …

Paytm Payments Bank Case Study: RBI Action and Closure

Paytm Payments Bank Case Study

The regulatory action against Paytm Payments Bank Limited, or PPBL, developed over several years rather than arising from one isolated violation. In March 2022, the Reserve Bank of India directed the bank to stop onboarding new customers after identifying material Read More …

Expected Credit Loss Data Gaps Banks Must Address for Accurate ECL

Expected Credit Loss Data Gaps

Expected Credit Loss (ECL) frameworks have become a cornerstone of modern banking risk management, especially under IFRS 9 and similar accounting standards. ECL is designed to quantify potential losses on loans and credit exposures before they actually materialize. While much Read More …

RBI Mythos AI Cybersecurity Advisory: Risk Team Checklist for Indian Banks

RBI Mythos AI Cybersecurity Advisory: Risk Team Checklist for Indian Banks

Artificial intelligence adoption in Indian banks is growing rapidly, enabling efficiencies in customer onboarding, credit assessment, fraud detection, and operational decision-making. However, these AI systems introduce new cybersecurity and operational risks. Recognizing this, the Reserve Bank of India released the Read More …

Trust and Governance Top Priorities for India’s Fintech Sector

A Grant Thornton report has identified trust and governance as the top priorities for India’s fintech sector as it matures. Industry leaders emphasize that robust governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and transparent operations are essential to building consumer confidence in digital Read More …

Dark Patterns in the Insurance Industry: Challenges, Consumer Protection and the Road Ahead

Executive Summary Digital transformation has revolutionised the insurance industry by making products more accessible, simplifying policy issuance, and enabling faster customer onboarding. Online insurance aggregators, insurer websites, mobile applications, digital intermediaries, and embedded insurance have significantly improved customer convenience. However, Read More …

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Releases Financial Stability Report, June 2026

Releases Financial Stability Report, June 2026

RBI released the June 2026 edition of its Financial Stability Report (FSR) on June 30, 2026. The report finds India’s financial system resilient and well capitalised, with bank gross NPAs at a multi decadal low of 1.8%, strong capital buffers Read More …

AI Capability Building Programme for Financial Institutions

A Hybrid Capability-Building Programme for Banks, NBFCs & Regulated Financial Institutions Self-Paced Online Courses + Live Faculty-Led Immersion + Dual Certification under BFSI Sector Skill Council of India & RMAI Executive Summary Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to expectation Read More …