Cybersecurity

Cloud & Infrastructure

Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

KYC & CDD

SEBI to Relax Geo-Tagging Rules for Re-KYC of NRI Clients

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

India's securities regulator proposes removing the requirement for NRIs to be physically present in India during re-KYC verification.

Data Privacy

China Details New Certification Path for Personal Data Exports

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

New measures, effective 1 January 2026, set specific criteria for processors to certify outbound personal information transfers.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Banks, Regulator Mandate Coordinated Action on Digital Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

The SBV and the Vietnam Banks Association are implementing new directives and procedures to tackle soaring high-tech financial crime.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UN Convention on Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

The pact aims to streamline cross-border data sharing and fight digital crime, but critics warn it could enable transnational repression and harm cybersecurity.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Expands Rules for Sustainable Finance Evaluations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2025

The FSC is expanding its annual evaluation to 96 firms and adding new indicators on staff certification, workplace conduct, and cybersecurity.

AI Risk & Governance

China to Overhaul Cybersecurity Law to Regulate AI Safety and Ethics

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The proposed amendment adds a framework for AI, seeking to balance innovation with security, risk monitoring, and improved ethical standards.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Boosts Mobile App Security with New Portal and Global Partnership

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The CSA has launched a pilot Safe App Portal and signed an MoU with the App Defense Alliance to strengthen mobile app security standards and public trust.