Cloud & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

India’s NPCI Explores Agentic AI to Reduce UPI Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

NPCI is exploring an agent-to-agent AI model to reduce compliance certification for banks and fintechs from weeks to days.

Data Privacy

EU, Japan Deepen Digital Cooperation on Data, AI and Platforms

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The EU and Japan have agreed to deepen cooperation on key digital policy areas, including data governance, AI, and platform regulation.

Cybersecurity

SEBI Forms Task Force to Tackle AI-Driven Cyber Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The regulator has established the 'cyber-suraksha.ai' task force and issued a detailed advisory for market entities to counter emerging threats from advanced AI tools.

PEPs & Sanctions

India Explores EU-Style Law to Counter Third-Country Sanctions

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The move follows Microsoft's temporary suspension of services to an Indian company, prompting concerns over the extra-territorial application of foreign sanctions and data sovereignty.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Proposes Launch of Insurance Competency Framework

By Editors | 05/05/2026

New paper outlines a blueprint to tackle talent shortages, proposing a new professional framework and pathways for mid-career entrants.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

The linkage between Indonesia’s QRIS and Chinese payment systems aims to boost local currency settlement and deepen regional financial integration.

Data Privacy

Australia Proposes Major Overhaul of CDR and Digital ID Standards Process

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

The proposals aim to create a more predictable, transparent, and less burdensome standards development lifecycle for regulated entities.

Cybersecurity

New Zealand FMA Releases Data Revealing Digital Surge in Advice Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

Regulatory returns data released by the FMA shows a 10 percent rise in financial advice providers and a 90 percent jump in the number of clients receiving digital advice.

AI Risk & Governance

China Blocks Meta-Manus Deal Citing Tech Export and Security Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

Beijing has ordered the unwinding of the USD 2 billion acquisition, signalling a crackdown on Chinese tech firms moving offshore to avoid regulatory oversight.