AI Risk & Governance

    Reporting on regulatory approaches, ethical considerations, and risk management for AI technologies deployed in financial services and markets.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore’s IMDA Warns Against Use of OpenClaw AI Agent

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    IMDA has issued guidance advising against deploying the popular open-source AI agent in mission-critical environments due to significant security risks.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Holds First Meeting of New Taskforce on AI Cyber Threats

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

    The regulator brought together banks, government bodies and major AI firms to counter risks from new models.

    AI Risk & Governance

    KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

    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.

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