AI, Technology & Data

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore to Launch Cyber Command to Combat Financial Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

A new dedicated police unit will consolidate anti-scam and cybercrime capabilities to tackle rising online threats and protect financial assets.

Data Privacy

Kiwibank Launches Open Banking Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2026

New Zealand's Kiwibank has rolled out open banking services for all customers, six months ahead of its regulatory deadline under the country's new data sharing regime.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Unveils Blueprint for Cross-Border Open Finance Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

Project Aperta demonstrates a new model for linking domestic open finance networks, with key implications for SME banking, trade finance, and future regulatory policy.

Trading & Investment

China Explores AI Token Futures to Hedge Compute Costs

By Mark Johnston | 01/06/2026

The Shanghai Futures Exchange is reportedly designing derivatives tied to AI service pricing, a different approach from US exchanges focused on raw computing power.

Stablecoins

New Zealand FMA to Create ‘On-Ramp’ Licence After Sandbox Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

The FMA has published findings from its fintech sandbox, acknowledging industry frustrations and outlining a new strategy that includes a proportionate licensing pathway.

Data Privacy

Vietnam Drops Proposal Requiring Banks to Share Taxpayer Data

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The finance ministry has withdrawn a controversial plan following pushback from the central bank over data confidentiality and technical feasibility concerns.

Data Privacy

BNM Revises Financial Product Disclosure Standards

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The central bank is mandating simpler product disclosure sheets, new digital standards, and stricter consent rules for sharing marketing data.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ Triggers Cybersecurity Review Across India

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

Banks, IT firms and government agencies are stress-testing critical infrastructure ahead of the release of a powerful new AI model from Anthropic.

Cybersecurity

FSC Taiwan Expands CISO Mandate for Insurers Under New Cyber Rules

By Editors | 28/05/2026

The FSC has lowered asset and premium thresholds for insurers required to appoint a senior CISO and establish a dedicated cybersecurity unit.