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

    Indian Regulators Unveil New Initiatives to Combat Digital Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

    Indian regulators have unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes a new system for managing customer consents and dedicated numbering for financial services calls.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Unveils Planned Reforms to Boost Banking Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    APRA has announced a new tiered framework and other measures to ease the burden on smaller banks.

    Cybersecurity

    Cyber Breaches at Top Indonesian Brokerages Prompt Industry Response

    By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

    Attackers exploited API vulnerabilities at two prominent securities firms in Indonesia. One of the firms reported losses totalling USD 12.3 million.

    Data Privacy

    Malaysia Plans Law to Mandate MyDigital ID Amid Low Uptake

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    The legislation is expected to boost uptake beyond the current 2.8 million users and restore public confidence in the platform.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    China Confirms Wells Fargo Exec Involved in 'Criminal Case'

    By Editors | 23/07/2025

    China has confirmed the US banker is part of a criminal probe. Reportedly, a US Commerce Department employee has also been subject to an exit ban since April.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Sues Fortnum Private Wealth Over Cybersecurity Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    ASIC claims the financial advice licensee failed to manage cyber risks, exposing thousands of clients to data breaches.

    Cybersecurity

    Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

    Structural Regulation

    India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

    The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.

    Cybersecurity

    FSS Korea Developing Cyber Defence Blueprint for Financial Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 22/07/2025

    FSS is preparing a comprehensive response plan to bolster industry cybersecurity efforts after Seoul Guarantee Insurance suffered a major ransomware attack that paralysed key systems.

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