AI Risk & Governance

AI Risk & Governance

New Zealand to Create New Agency to Draw in Foreign Investment

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/01/2025

Invest New Zealand will serve as the government’s primary point of contact for foreign investors, offering streamlined access to key sectors.

Cybersecurity

ASEAN Ministers Commit to Boosting Digital Security, Cooperation

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/01/2025

Officials at the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting discussed ongoing work to advance cybersecurity, anti-scam measures, cross-border data flows and AI governance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Publishes Work Programme for the Year Ahead

By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2025

The work programme highlights digitalisation, climate change, and the shifting macroeconomic environment as key priorities

Trading & Investment

CSRC Proposes New Algorithmic Trading Rules for Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2025

The CSRC has unveiled draft regulations aimed at tightening control over algorithmic trading in the futures market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSP Revises IT Risk Management Rules to Align with New Anti-Scams Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2025

The BSP said BSFIs must comply with the new regulations by 30 June 2025 and that a shared accountability framework will be adopted.

AI Risk & Governance

ASEAN Releases Expanded Guide to Address Generative AI Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/01/2025

The guide provides recommendations around shared AI accountability, data management, incident reporting, and regional collaboration on AI safety.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Bolsters Export Controls Ahead of Presidential Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2025

The export controls target advanced chips, laboratory instruments, and automotive hardware and software from China. 26 firms added to Entity List.

Cybersecurity

Outgoing US President Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025

The executive order is aimed at strengthening US cybersecurity infrastructure and improving accountability among software vendors

AI Risk & Governance

FTAHK Establishes Strategic Advisory Council for AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The FTAHK AI Strategic Advisory Council will explore and help promote responsible AI in Hong Kong’s financial sector.