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

    China Drafts Sweeping Ethical Security Guidelines for AI

    By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

    New draft rules outline specific responsibilities for AI developers, providers and users, with a focus on human oversight, fairness, and risk control in key sectors like finance.

    Cybersecurity

    Australian Super Funds Detail Four-Pillar Cyber Defence Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The AFSA has detailed its response to 2025 cyber attacks, including a threat intelligence platform, a response playbook, and sector-wide exercises.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Details Sweeping Reforms for Peso RTGS Payment System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

    The BSP is overhauling its RTGS system, introducing stricter rules for participants, extending operating hours, and bolstering cross–border links.

    Operational Risk

    BIS Paper Outlines Key Approaches for Bank Cyber Stress Tests

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

    New FSI Brief details two distinct approaches for supervisors designing and implementing cyber resilience stress testing exercises for banks.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    GBBC Expands Blockchain Risk Framework to Layer 2 Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

    Global working group released an updated framework to help FIs manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

    Operational Risk

    New Zealand FMA Finds Operational Resilience Gaps in Derivatives Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    A thematic review highlighted weaknesses in outsourcing, business continuity, and technology security, despite a generally mature foundation among firms.

    Cybersecurity

    Vietnam Taps Australian Expertise for International Financial Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    The partnership aims to leverage Australian regtech and cybersecurity expertise to build a robust regulatory framework for Vietnam’s ambitious IFC project.

    Market Abuse

    FSS Korea to Target API-Driven Crypto Market Manipulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    FSS warned of rising unfair trading practices using automated systems and plans to increase market monitoring and targeted investigations.

    Cybersecurity

    Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

    Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.

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