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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Hong Kong Reports HKD 5 Billion in Scam Losses So Far in 2025

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    The Security Bureau has revealed that mainland students are a key target, as HKPF partners with tech firms and universities on new prevention measures.

    KYC & CDD

    SEBI to Allow Digital KYC for NRIs, AI-Powered Surveillance for HFT

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

    Addressing market manipulation and HFT, SEBI is set to introduce a sophisticated, AI-driven predictive surveillance system alongside mandatory "air gap" cybersecurity protocols.

    Operational Risk

    ASIC Warns of 'Significant' Gaps in Offshore Outsourcing Controls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    A review by ASIC has found serious weaknesses in how financial advice licensees and fund managers oversee offshore providers, exposing consumers to harm.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BIS Urges Greater Collaboration Among Central Banks on AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

    New report details AI use in AML and supervision, but warns of data governance, concentration, and cyber security challenges.

    AI Risk & Governance

    India, UK Launch Fintech Corridor Linking GIFT City and London

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

    The collaboration is expected to boost cross-border innovation, deepen capital market ties, and promote collaboration in fintech, AI, and digital public infrastructure.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Preparing for Quantum Safe Financial Sector by 2029

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/10/2025

    SEBI has an action plan and capacity-building measures to protect against future quantum threats, including replacing current encryption standards.

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Launches AI Knowledge Hub for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    The knowledge hub, launched under the PathFin.ai programme, is part of a broader push to strengthen responsible AI adoption and workforce upskilling in the financial sector.

     

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Emerging Vulnerabilities in Banking Require Vigilance: AMRO

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    AMRO financial stability report urges greater vigilance on lending, cross-border exposures, and digital finance risks.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    China Issues New Cloud Computing Standardisation Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

    The plan aims to create over 30 new national and industry standards, with a focus on security, data, and financial sector applications.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Mandates Biometric UPI Payments, Shifts Liability to Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2025

    Regulators have approved new biometric authentication methods for India’s UPI payments system, making banks fully liable for any safeguard failures.

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