AI Risk & Governance

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

    AI Risk & Governance

    South Korea Details Major Regulatory Overhaul, KRW 100 Trillion Fund in AI Push

    By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

    The new economic strategy will relax criminal liabilities for “well-meaning business owners” while strengthening civil and monetary liabilities.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong Banks Target Laundering Through Business Accounts

    By Nathan Lynch | 25/08/2025

    Hong Kong banks are seeking to balance financial crime prevention with the need to support business growth and SMEs operating in the city.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Malaysia Set to Finalise National AI Action Plan, says Minister

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The National AI Action Plan will seek to balance security with privacy, guided by transparency, privacy-by-design, and human oversight principles.

    Trading & Investment

    Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Directs Life Insurers to Improve Product Design, Sales Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

    ASIC has found that claims disputes have doubled since 2018, demanding better product design and sales practices amid threats of enforcement action.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong Insurance Authority Launches Initiative to Boost AI Adoption

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The new programme aims to foster collaboration between insurers and tech firms, guiding responsible AI use to establish the city as a regional hub.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    Market Abuse

    SEBI Flags Surge in Enforcement, Difficult Dues in Annual Report

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    SEBI's annual report reveals a spike in settlement pleas and inspections amid record capital raising and mounting unrecovered penalties.

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