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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
RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025
High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.
Data Privacy
Malaysia to Establish ‘Data Commission’ and New Strategy to Bolster Digital Trust
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025
The move aims to strengthen data governance and cyber resilience, with a focus on creating frameworks interoperable with ASEAN-wide standards.
Operational Risk
HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears
By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025
HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.
Data Privacy
Bank Indonesia Clarifies Scope of Upcoming 'Payment ID' Trial
By Editors | 12/08/2025
Bank Indonesia has clarified its new payment system is only a limited trial, as consumer advocates raise concerns over data privacy and citizens' rights.
Cybersecurity
APRA Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift from Super Funds
By Editors | 12/08/2025
APRA warned the industry to improve collaboration and controls following recent attacks on members, highlighting systemic risks and third-party dependencies.
AI Risk & Governance
BNM Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025
New discussion paper proposes responsible innovation through transparency, accountability, and ethical data use while mitigating risks such as bias, opacity, and misuse.
Structural Regulation
China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure
By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025
New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.
Cybersecurity
Korea to Introduce Punitive Fines for Financial Cybersecurity Breaches
By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2025
Regulators plan sector-wide inspections, blind penetration tests, and new rules to strengthen CISO authority following a major ransomware attack.
Data Privacy
Sri Lanka to Launch National Digital ID by April 2026
By Editors | 01/08/2025
The India-funded project will use the open-source MOSIP platform, with officials stressing adherence to international standards and robust data security protocols.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hit by Theft, Employee Arrested
By Editors | 31/07/2025
Police are investigating potential insider involvement after hackers siphoned off USD 44 million from the major Indian exchange.
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