Cybersecurity

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Leaders Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Organised Crime-Driven Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

Experts from banking, tech and law enforcement call for a shift to prevention, warning that AI can be exploited by bad actors as a "force multiplier" for fraud.

Cybersecurity

Europol, Global Banks Issue Framework for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2026

New guidance urges financial institutions to inventory crypto-dependent systems and prioritise transitions based on risk, complexity, and data sensitivity.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Targets Crypto ETFs and ISSB Alignment in New Strategic Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Thai SEC outlines three-year plan focused on digital asset tokenisation, cyber resilience, and international sustainability reporting standards to boost market competitiveness.

Cybersecurity

India Tightens Cyber Reporting Norms for Pension Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The pension regulator has set enhanced reporting requirements, mandating timely disclosures of cyber incidents and compliance by regulated entities.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea to Ease Network Separation Rules to Permit Cloud SaaS in Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The move allows firms to use approved SaaS on internal networks, but introduces strict security controls and excludes generative AI tools.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Sets Tight Deadline for Ho Chi Minh City Financial Hub

By Editors | 19/01/2026

The government will launch a new arbitration centre and specialised court as it develops a regulatory framework to attract global finance.

Data Privacy

Korea FSS Launches Probe into Card Firms After Shinhan Data Leak

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The industry-wide inspection follows a leak of nearly 200,000 pieces of personal data by Shinhan Card employees, prompting a review of internal controls.

AI Risk & Governance

China Proposes AI Security Guidelines Covering Full Application Lifecycle

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

China’s cybersecurity standards body seeks industry feedback on four draft guidelines addressing AI application risks, training data cleaning and user security.

Cryptocurrency

Google to Block Unlicensed Foreign Crypto Apps in Korea

By Editors | 19/01/2026

New policy requires proof of local regulatory approval, putting access to major exchanges like Binance and OKX at risk.