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

    Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams

    By Nathan Lynch | 05/09/2025

    The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea Launches High-Intensity Cyber Drill Across Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The FSS and FSI will conduct unannounced attacks over two months, expanding the scope to all financial firms and adding on-site infrastructure inspections.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea FSS Urges Stronger Controls After Lotte Card Data Breach

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The FSS has called for tighter internal safeguards and expedited consumer protection following a data leak at Lotte Card that went undetected for 17 days.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Mandates New Audit and Cyber Rules for Securities Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

    The new rules set minimum internal audit staffing levels and require cybersecurity self-assessments for firms seeking to expand their business or open new branches.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Macquarie Bank Joins Australian Inter-Bank Anti-Fraud Network

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Macquarie Bank’s move expands the BioCatch Trust intelligence-sharing platform to cover over 85 percent of Australia’s online banking population.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

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