AI Risk & Governance

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.

Cryptocurrency

China Targets 'Finfluencers' and AI in Online Ad Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New rules for financial product marketing are part of a broader push by regulators to govern the entire internet advertising ecosystem, from AI to livestreaming.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia’s CBA Deploys Agentic AI to Generate Real-Time Fraud Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

CBA’s new system detects emerging scam patterns and proposes interception rules, which remain subject to human-in-the-loop oversight.

Cloud & Infrastructure

South Korea Eases Network Separation Rules for SaaS Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2026

Financial firms can now use cloud-based software in internal networks, provided they meet strict new security controls and do not handle sensitive personal data.

AI Risk & Governance

Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.