Cybersecurity

    Reporting on regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and best practices to safeguard financial institutions and markets against cyber threats, data breaches, and vulnerabilities through proactive measures.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

    Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.

    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

    Cybersecurity

    Australia Federal Court Penalises FIIG Securities for Cybersecurity Failures

    By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

    The Federal Court has ordered the fixed-income specialist to pay AUD 2.5 million for inadequate cybersecurity controls following a major data breach.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea FSS Penalises Major Insurer for IT Governance Failures

    By Editors | 09/02/2026

    Insurer fined KRW 124 million for widespread failures, including unencrypted customer data, system errors, and unauthorised employee access to information

    Data Privacy

    China Issues Data Labelling Guide to Enforce Security and Traceability

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    New technical requirements mandate how organisations must classify, label, and track data, with specific rules for cross-border transfers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Urges Super Funds to Address "Serious Gaps" in Scam Defences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

    A review found superannuation funds lag major banks on scam warnings, prompting calls for urgent action to adopt new standards.

    Operational Risk

    New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.

    Cybersecurity

    HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SFC Seeks Budget Increase to Boost Headcount for Digital Assets, IPOs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    Six of 18 new positions are designated for digital assets licensing and supervision work as well as the SFC's "ASPIRe" virtual asset roadmap.

    Data Privacy

    Singapore to Step Up Enforcement Against NRIC Misuse from 2027

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

    The PDPC has flagged common data protection lapses, warning organisations to strengthen controls during system migrations and improve monitoring to detect unusual access patterns.

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