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- 1Indonesia regulator pushes security testing amid digital finance boom▼Indonesia financial regulator stresses security testing as digital finance expands
Indonesia's financial regulator is emphasising the importance of security testing as digital financial services expand across the country. The regulator's message, reported by MLex, highlights growing concern that rapid growth in digital finance must be matched by robust cybersecurity safeguards to protect consumers and the financial system.
- 2Bank of Cyprus enables direct rupee payments●🇨🇾 Bank of Cyprus opens direct rupee payments, deepening EU–India financial links Bank of Cyprus now allows businesses a
Bank of Cyprus has begun allowing businesses and individuals to make payments directly in Indian rupees. The move removes the need for intermediary currencies such as the dollar or euro in India-related transactions, cutting costs and settlement times. Observers see it as a step towards deeper financial ties between the EU and India and a further internationalisation of the rupee.
- 3iA Financial Projects 10%-Plus EPS Growth With $1.1B Capital▼iA Financial Sees 10%+ EPS Growth as $1.1B Capital Bolsters Wealth Push
iA Financial is forecasting earnings per share growth above 10%, supported by roughly $1.1 billion in deployable capital that the insurer plans to direct toward expanding its wealth management business. The guidance and capital plans point to an acquisition- and growth-focused strategy, drawing attention from investors tracking Canadian insurers' push into asset and wealth management.