May 8, 2026
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FIU-IND-SEBI MoU Signals a Structural Shift in India’s Financial Crime Defence Architecture

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In a significant move to strengthen India’s anti-money laundering framework, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India have entered into a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen intelligence sharing and operational coordination. While the announcement marks a formal collaboration between two key regulatory institutions, its broader significance lies in…

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AI in Finance Must Remain Fair, Accountable and Inclusive: RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J

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Artificial Intelligence is set to fundamentally reshape the financial sector, but its adoption must be guided by strong governance, fairness and accountability, said Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, in a recent address at SASTRA University. Speaking on “AI in Finance: What can change, what must never change,” He framed the…

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The Collapse of Old Leadership: Why Risk Thinking Can No Longer Be Delegated

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India Inc is entering a phase in which the demands placed on leadership have changed faster than the leaders themselves. The pace of technological interdependence, regulatory tightening, financial volatility and operational fragility has accelerated to the point where risk preparedness is no longer a matter of good governance. It is a prerequisite for survival. The…

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The Unseen Fault Lines: Risks of Rapid AI Integration in Core Business Functions

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In boardrooms across industries, artificial intelligence has become the new gospel.  CEOs talk of “AI-first strategies” and investors reward companies that can sprinkle machine learning into their presentations. The rush to integrate AI into core business functions – finance, HR, logistics, compliance, risk – feels almost inevitable. Yet in this headlong sprint to automate and…

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Cognitive Vigilance: Training the Mind for Ethical Decision-Making

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In boardrooms, control rooms and compliance cells across India’s banking and financial sector, “vigilance” has long been synonymous with oversight- audits, checks, and disciplinary frameworks. Yet, as institutions grapple with rising fraud sophistication, cyber manipulation and decision bias under pressure, a quiet realization is emerging: the future of vigilance lies as much in mindfulness as…

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Beyond Pirates: Why Cybersecurity Is the New Lifeline for India’s Maritime Economy

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Shipping, the backbone of global trade, is fast becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent incidents from “man-in-the-middle” frauds and GPS spoofing to ransomware and state-backed interference underscore just how vulnerable this sector has become. For India, with major ports such as Mumbai, Nhava Sheva and Chennai and an expanding fleet of cargo and coastal…

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