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

    Japan FSA Identifies Gaps in Cyber Risk Management at Domestic FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    New FSA-commissioned report finds domestic firms lag overseas peers in managing cybersecurity risks from vendors and other third parties.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan's FSA Publishes New Cybersecurity Framework for Crypto Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    The policy introduces a three-tiered approach of self-help, mutual assistance, and public support to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

    Operational Risk

    Indonesia’s OJK Issues Social Media Governance Guidelines for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The new framework urges commercial banks to implement formal risk management and governance policies for their social media activities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Ramps Up Action Against AI-Powered Investment Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

    ASIC has removed a record number of scam websites, warning that artificial intelligence is making fraudulent investment schemes more convincing and harder to spot.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FBI Report Highlights SEA's Role in Causing Record Cybercrime Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

    Report reveals record cybercrime losses in 2025, with organised crime groups in Southeast Asia and India-based call centres identified as key threats.

    Data Privacy

    US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

    The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.

    Data Privacy

    China Probes Data Collection Practices in Finance and Other Sectors

    By Mark Johnston | 07/04/2026

    Regulators will scrutinise illegal data collection and use by banks, insurers, and online loan platforms as part of a nationwide enforcement action.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount

    By Editors | 06/04/2026

    The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

    Cybersecurity

    China Drafts Security Guidelines for Open-Source AI Agents

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    China's national cybersecurity standards body has released a detailed practice guide for "OpenClaw" agents, focusing on organisational governance, shadow IT risks, and secure deployment.

    Cybersecurity

    BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

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