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.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Bangladesh Bank to Introduce AI Policy by December, Plans Open Banking Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    The central bank is developing new regulations for AI, including an in-house LLM, and setting a 2026 target for open banking guidelines.

    Cybersecurity

    Amendments to Singapore’s Cybersecurity Act Now Into Effect

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    The new provisions expand oversight of critical systems and empower regulators to respond to evolving cyber threats through new powers and reporting obligations.

     

    AI Risk & Governance

    South Korea’s FSS to Deploy Generative AI for Complaint Management

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    South Korea's FSS aims to cut processing times for 100,000 annual complaints and detect unfair trading, amid bias concerns.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Scams Cost Indonesia USD 3.3 Billion Annually, Report Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    New GASA report highlights the scale of fraud, with bank transfers being the top payment method and growing calls for FIs to reimburse victims.

    Cybersecurity

    China Launches 2nd Cyber Insurance Pilot Targeting Key Sectors

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    Regulators aim to improve standards and integrate financial and cyber services, with banks, asset managers, and insurers named as key targets.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Confirms Plan to Amend Foreign Investment Law, Close Loopholes

    By Editors | 07/11/2025

    The Finance Ministry is preparing a 2026 bill to amend FEFTA, targeting indirect acquisitions and streamlining the review process.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Flags 'Explosive Growth' in AI-driven Cyber Attacks

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    Officials report a sharp rise in security incidents, prompting the government to roll out new AI ethics and usage guidelines.

    Cybersecurity

    Indonesia to Apply Coretax Cybersecurity Lessons to Banking Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    The move follows significant disruptions and a reported data breach where taxpayer information was allegedly sold online.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    JPX to Migrate Key Disclosure System to Cloud in Major Tech Overhaul

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2025

    The move will migrate the TDnet corporate disclosure system to the cloud, enhancing resilience and leveraging GenAI for listed firms.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Targets Algo, Cyber Risks; Urges Proactive Controls

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    SEBI chief calls on firms to move beyond checklists to tackle new risks from technology and third-party vendors.

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