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.

    Data Privacy

    Thailand PDPC Orders Sam Altman’s World to Halt Iris Scanning

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    The data protection watchdog has ordered World to delete 1.2 million iris scans, concluding that trading biometric data for crypto breached the law.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HK Official Outlines Fintech Strategy, Focusing on AI, Shenzhen Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    The Financial Secretary outlined an action plan for a joint fintech hub, new AI sandbox cohorts, and cross-border payment growth.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Proposes Major Update to Financial Advertising Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    ASIC seeks feedback on updated guidance incorporating rules on past performance, greenwashing, and social media influencers ('finfluencers').

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    New BIS Paper Sets Out Key Factors for Successful Suptech Deployment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new BIS study finds that combining digital, data, and suptech strategies is the most effective way for regulators to deploy new tools.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea's Upbit Halts Services After USD 31M Crypto Hack

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The breach occurred a day after a major acquisition deal was announced, prompting an on-site inspection by financial authorities.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

    RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Orders Apple, Google to Block Spoofing on Messaging Apps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

    The SPF has directed the two companies to deploy anti-spoofing safeguards on iMessage and Google Messages by 30 November to curb rising impersonation scams.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan to Mandate Crypto Exchange Reserves to Cover Hack Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    The FSA plans 2026 legislation to ensure customer compensation following a series of high-profile security breaches in the sector.

    Cybersecurity

    GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea's FSC to Overhaul Rules on Credit Finance, Payment Gateways

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    The FSC plans to ease rules for capital firms while imposing stricter oversight on card companies and payment gateways.

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