AI Risk & Governance

Cybersecurity

Japan Megabanks to Gain Access to Anthropic's Mythos AI to Bolster Cyber Defences

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

New public-private working group will develop countermeasures as top banks prepare to use the powerful, restricted cybersecurity model.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.

AI Risk & Governance

China Issues New Framework to Govern AI Agents

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

New rules aim to balance innovation with security, setting clear guidelines for AI agent development and application across various key sectors.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Develop Shared AI Agent for Regional Banks

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

The project aims to improve efficiency and ease staffing pressures by providing a centrally developed conversational AI for customer service at around 100 institutions.

Cybersecurity

IMF Warns of Systemic Risk from AI-Fuelled Cyberattacks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

The IMF is urging a ‘resilience-first’ policy response as advanced AI models amplify cyber threats to the global financial system.

AI Risk & Governance

KOTEC Becomes Korea's First 'AI Ethics Compliant' Public Institution

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

KOTEC will partner with the National Information Society Agency to establish an AI ethics framework and promote responsible adoption among SMEs.

Cybersecurity

Indian Banks Told to Prepare for ‘Mythos’ AI Cyber Threat

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

India’s MOF has urged banks and insurers to strengthen cyber resilience against emerging AI threats targeting legacy systems.

Cybersecurity

China Proposes Overhaul of Key Cybersecurity Standards

By Mark Johnston | 09/05/2026

China’s national standards body has released five draft cybersecurity standards for consultation, proposing significant updates to vulnerability management and risk assessment frameworks.