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.

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    Cybersecurity

    GLEIF Certifies Finema as First Southeast Asia-Based vLEI Issuer

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

    Finema’s designation as a Qualified vLEI Issuer is intended to address challenges faced by SMEs in Southeast Asia engaging in cross-border trade.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

    Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

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    Cybersecurity

    Australian Super Funds Hit by Coordinated Cyber Attack

    By Editors | 07/04/2025

    Four AustralianSuper accounts lost an estimated AUD 500,000 in combined savings as a result of the cyberattack.

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    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Extends Cybersecurity Compliance Deadline Again

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

    SEBI has extended the deadline for REs to implement the cybersecurity framework until 30 June 2025, providing additional time for compliance.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    Navigating the Regulation of Generative AI in Financial Services

    By Mary Leung | 27/03/2025

    Mary Leung discusses how AI is being regulated in the financial services industry and the approaches different jurisdictions are pursuing.

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    Data Privacy

    China Issues Rules on Use of Facial Recognition Technology

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

    The regulations aim to address concerns about the privacy and security risks posed by the widespread use of facial recognition technology.

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    Structural Regulation

    US Commerce Dept Adds Over 50 Chinese Firms to Entity List

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

    This is to prevent “foreign adversaries” from using US tech and goods for high-performance computing, hypersonic and ballistic missiles, military aircraft training, and UAVs.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan FSA Issues Revised Guidelines for Moneylenders

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

    The updated guidelines aim to improve system risk management, address fraudulent practices, and strengthen IT governance.

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    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan FSC Issues Cyber & Audit Rules for Electronic Payment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

    The amendments mandate stricter internal audits and require large electronic payment institutions to establish dedicated cybersecurity units.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Publishes Research on DLT Adoption in Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2025

    The HKMA encourages AIs to review the research paper and leverage its insights to explore DLT-related innovations.

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