AI Risk & Governance

Cybersecurity

SEBI Forms Task Force to Tackle AI-Driven Cyber Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The regulator has established the 'cyber-suraksha.ai' task force and issued a detailed advisory for market entities to counter emerging threats from advanced AI tools.

AI Risk & Governance

BOK Governor Puts AI, Digital Won at Centre of New Agenda

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

The move is part of new governor Hyun Song Shin's broader push for a revamped financial stability framework, digital innovation, and structural reform.

Market Abuse

ASX and ASIC Warn Firms on AI Hype and Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

ASX and ASIC have issued warnings over artificial intelligence, targeting market conduct and risk management failures.

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

By Editors | 06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Trials Pooled Bank Data for AI-Powered Scam Detection

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The proof-of-value initiative will test data-sharing approach to improve scam detection and enable earlier intervention across institutions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s FinMin Directs Banks to Adopt 'MuleHunter' AI Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2026

The direction was issued following a major cyber-fraud probe that exposed widespread misuse of mule accounts, including alleged involvement of bank staff, as authorities step up coordination to curb digital financial crime.

Cybersecurity

Korea's FSS to Intensify Cyber Drills, Introduce AI Red Teaming

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

Regulators will double the frequency of unannounced mock hacking exercises and introduce new tests for vulnerabilities in generative AI services.

Credit Risk

China Expands Lending Programme for Tech Innovation and Equipment Upgrades

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

China’s key financial authorities have expanded a re-lending programme to include R&D-intensive SMEs and new sectors like artificial intelligence.

Operational Risk

Philippines SEC Sets New Direction for Digital Lending Oversight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

The regulator is advancing a preventive framework through proposed new guidelines to address rising consumer complaints and structural risks in the digital credit market.