Asian stocks in tight range, Yen passes key level

Australian shares edged higher while those in Japan ticked down due to the stronger local currency. Equity index futures pointed to initial gains in Hong Kong after a gauge of US-listed Chinese shares climbed as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announced its fastest pace of revenue growth in more than a year.

Low investments in cybersecurity expose financial sector to threats: Experts

Cyberattack vulnerability in Asia-Pacific’s financial sector is double the global average due to inadequate cybersecurity investments. With the introduction of the “bank.in” domain by the RBI, banks face increased risks during the migration process. Increased phishing attacks and data breaches underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Saudi Arabia unveils currency symbol to promote financial status

​​The design, made up of Arabic calligraphy of the word riyal, will be implemented gradually for use in financial and commercial transactions, according to a statement from the country’s central bank. ​​The Saudi riyal has been pegged to the US dollar since 1986 and is set at a fixed exchange rate of 3.75 riyals per […]

Is silver ready to play catch-up?

On average, it takes between 60 and 70 ounces of silver to equal the value of one ounce of gold. Currently, it would take 90 ounces of silver to buy one ounce of gold.

Machine learning, AI models to power RBI’s deep check

Besides catching hints of asset bubbles and sensing early signs of market disruptions by analysing patterns from historical data, macroeconomic numbers, and market behaviour, AI and ML models may come handy in ‘stress testing’ of banks. It could help regulators to be better positioned in ensuring that banks have enough capital to absorb shocks from […]