AI Risk & Governance

AI Risk & Governance

China to Require Approval for US Investment in Tech Firms - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

Regulators will restrict US capital in sensitive tech sectors without explicit government approval, a policy prompted by Meta’s now-blocked acquisition of AI startup Manus.

AI Risk & Governance

China Blocks Meta-Manus Deal Citing Tech Export and Security Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

Beijing has ordered the unwinding of the USD 2 billion acquisition, signalling a crackdown on Chinese tech firms moving offshore to avoid regulatory oversight.

AI Risk & Governance

DBS Launches Enhanced SME GenAI Adoption Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The initiative provides a structured framework and government support to help small and medium-sized enterprises integrate AI, aligning with Singapore's national strategy.

Cybersecurity

Korea Plans Pre-emptive Shift in Financial Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The FSS has announced a major policy shift, focusing on pre-emptive digital risk management, enhanced product disclosures, and stricter rules for financial firms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Asian Regulators Pivot to ‘Co-Creation’ to Govern AI and Digital Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

At Money20/20 Asia, regional policymakers outlined a new collaborative approach to regulation as experts warned that AI-powered financial scams now surpass the global drug trade.

Cybersecurity

Japan Launches Task Force to Tackle AI Cyber Risks in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The joint public-private group will address "unprecedented" threats to the financial system following global security concerns over Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model.

Cybersecurity

India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The ministry has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan FSC Urges Banks to Brace for AI and Quantum Threats

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The FSC is pushing institutions to move beyond compliance and prepare for new-generation cyber risks, stressing sector-wide cooperation and board-level accountability.