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.

    CBDCs

    BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

    A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Mandates Stricter Accounting Controls and Digital Oversight to Curb Financial Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    China's MOF has issued a comprehensive directive clarifying liability for corporate executives and auditors while enforcing a unified national accounting system.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India: SBI Chief Proposes National Financial Grid to Curb Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

    The proposed unified digital infrastructure linking India’s financial systems will help combat fraud and improve real-time risk detection across banks and fintechs.

    Data Privacy

    Malaysia Issues Draft Rules for Open Finance Mandate

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    BNM proposes phased-in data sharing requirements for banks, DFIs and e-money issuers starting in 2027.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Regulators Must Boost Tech Skills to Supervise Digital Finance, BIS Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    New paper outlines a framework for supervisors to develop data science and AI expertise to manage emerging financial risks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Sri Lanka Tables 2026 Budget Targeting Digitisation, AML, Tax Reforms

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    Budget 2026 includes plans for a beneficial ownership registry, a national e-invoicing system, and expanded digital payment incentives.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore Accountants Urged to Upskill for Data Analytics and ESG

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The Singapore Chartered Accountants has released a roadmap for climate- and social-impact reporting as well as a framework for data management

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Cybercrime Surges as AI-Powered Threats and Real-Time Scams Challenge Banks

    By Nathan Lynch | 14/11/2025

    AI-driven cyberattacks, real-time payment scams and “dynamic friction” were hot topics at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival.

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