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AI Risk & Governance

Singapore to Launch AI Agent Registry for Public Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2026

A new governance framework with security guardrails will oversee the use of AI agents by 150,000 government employees from late 2026.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Kazakhstan Deepen Ties with Finance and Tech Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2026

A high-level Hong Kong delegation has signed seven agreements in Astana, aiming to boost cooperation in technology, finance, and trade.

AI Risk & Governance

US Asks for Pre-Release Access to Frontier AI Models

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2026

New executive order establishes a voluntary framework for AI firms to provide the US government with early access to powerful models for security reviews.

Data Privacy

China Issues Sweeping New Rules on Outbound Investment

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2026

The new regulation, effective 1 July, formalises national security reviews, tightens controls on technology transfers, and creates a legal framework for countermeasures against foreign restrictions.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, Allies Name Vessels in Call for UN Action on DPRK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

The US and its allies have identified 12 vessels allegedly involved in illicit North Korean coal and iron ore exports, urging the United Nations to take action.

Operational Risk

HKMA Directs Banks to 'Sustain and Uplift' Operational Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

The regulator has outlined its expectations for firms to treat operational resilience as ‘business as usual’ following a multi-year implementation phase.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Expands Account Freezing Powers to Combat New Phishing Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

New guidelines will allow financial institutions to suspend accounts linked to romance and investment fraud, closing a key regulatory gap.

Cybersecurity

Korea Forms Expert Panel to Advise on AI Security and Network Rules

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2026

The new advisory body will help shape policy on risks from advanced AI and the potential relaxation of the country's strict network segmentation rules for financial firms.

Market Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Market Risk Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2026

The regulator has shared key observations from thematic reviews on how banks calculate market risk capital charges under the final Basel III framework.