Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Bursa Malaysia to Issue New Cybersecurity Rules by October

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Bursa Malaysia will issue cybersecurity guidelines by October as part of its response to unauthorised trading incidents that occurred in April.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Chinese Authorities Issue New Rules to Fight Cybercrime "Accomplices"

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

New judicial guidelines aim to curb rampant online fraud by clarifying sentencing for accomplices, targeting organised gangs and offering leniency for students.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam Launches New Blockchain Based Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The National Data Center has unveiled NDAChain, a permissioned blockchain platform to secure digital ID, data verification, and public–private digital services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea to Combat Voice Phishing Scams with AI Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The FSC has unveiled plans for a new AI-powered infrastructure that will enable real-time sharing and analysis of scam-related data across financial institutions, telecom companies and investigative authorities.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Passes Law to Join Global Cybercrime Treaty

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

The legislation enables authorities to issue 'preservation directions' to companies and aligns New Zealand with the global Budapest Convention.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Proposes to Ban Ransomware Payments by Public Sector Bodies

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The proposed ban in the UK comes nearly two months after mandatory reporting of ransomware payments came into effect in Australia.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong PCPD Probes Cathay Pacific Data Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The compliance check into a Cathay Pacific data breach follows a recent investigation into a Qantas data breach, signalling heightened regulatory scrutiny on data protection in the city.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India Unveils New Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

New regulations require registration, compliance officers, and 'fit and proper' standards for firms offering technology and support services to financial institutions.