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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.
Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC, Akamai Publish New Framework to Assess DDoS Defences
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025
New report introduces a five-level DDoS Maturity Model aimed at helping FIs benchmark their resilience and readiness to DDoS threats.
Cybersecurity
MAS Sets Deadline for Mandatory 2FA on Online Financial Platforms
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025
MAS has set a 12 September 2025 deadline for financial institutions to implement 2FA. Other safeguards include prompt notifications and strong password policies.
Cybersecurity
Taiwan Digital ID System Faces Scrutiny Over Security Flaws
By Editors | 12/06/2025
A lawmaker has called out the government’s response to the abuse of Taiwan’s digital ID system as inadequate.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
INTERPOL Operation Nets 20,000 Malicious IPs Targeting Financial Data
By Editors | 12/06/2025
Operation Secure targeted infostealer malware, disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure across Asia and leading to arrests and server seizures.
Payments & Settlements
NPCI Issues New API Usage Guidelines for UPI System
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025
From 1 August, the NPCI will roll out new API usage rules for banks and payment apps to improve system stability, efficiency and security.
Cybersecurity
APRA Demands Stronger Security Controls at Super Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025
RSE licensees must complete a self-assessment of information security controls and ensure protections like MFA are in place for high-risk activities and privileged access.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings
By Editors | 10/06/2025
There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Issues Two Warning Letters to NSDL for Compliance Lapses
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025
The first letter concerns securities failing to appear in some investors’ demat accounts on the day of IPO allotments. The second concerns cyber alert monitoring.
Cybersecurity
Australia and Vietnam Sign MoU on Fintech Collaboration
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025
The agreement focuses on developing a robust fintech ecosystem and facilitating bilateral trade and investment in the financial services and technology sectors.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SFC Directs Brokers to Enhance Security Against SMS Phishing Scams
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025
Hong Kong’s SFC has directed brokers to implement robust and up-to-date measures to safeguard against cyber fraud and SMS phishing scams.
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