Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Global Agencies Warn of Covert China-Linked Cyber Networks

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Cybersecurity bodies from ten countries have issued joint guidance for organisations to defend against a major shift in Chinese state-sponsored hacking tactics.

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police, Crypto Exchanges Prevent S$2.86m in Scam Losses

By Editors | 27/04/2026

A joint operation using advanced blockchain analysis has been hailed as a significant advancement in Singapore’s fight against financial crime involving digital assets.

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.

DeFi & Web3

$290m Crypto Hack Reveals DeFi Governance and Contagion Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

An exploit attributed to North Korea triggered market contagion and a governance intervention, offering lessons for regulators on systemic risk.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

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.