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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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Directs FIs to Implement Safeguards Against Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

    The RBI asked banks and other financial institutions to strengthen safeguards against fraud involving mobile numbers

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    Cybersecurity

    China Releases Reports on US Cyberattacks on Two Major Entities

    By Thisanka Siripala | 21/01/2025

    The targeted entities included an advanced materials research institute, and a large technology firm in the smart energy and digital information industry.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam to Introduce Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto, Fintech

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

    The sandbox will allow testing of business models in areas such as cryptocurrency trading and digital asset management

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Bolsters Export Controls Ahead of Presidential Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2025

    The export controls target advanced chips, laboratory instruments, and automotive hardware and software from China. 26 firms added to Entity List.

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    Cybersecurity

    Outgoing US President Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025

    The executive order is aimed at strengthening US cybersecurity infrastructure and improving accountability among software vendors

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    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Extends ‘Swift Licensing Process’ to New VATP Applicants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

    The SFC released a circular detailing the new licensing process as well as inspection findings identifying deficiencies in VATP systems and processes.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    OECD Offers Recommendations to Strengthen Digital Public Infrastructure

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025

    OECD report offers recommendations for governments to maximise the value of digital public infrastructure and drive sustainable digital transformation.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US, Japan, S Korea Issue Joint Warning Over DRPK Crypto Thefts

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025

    North Korea’s cyber programme threatens the integrity and stability of the international financial system, the joint statement says

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    AI Risk & Governance

    FTAHK Establishes Strategic Advisory Council for AI

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

    The FTAHK AI Strategic Advisory Council will explore and help promote responsible AI in Hong Kong’s financial sector.

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    Cybersecurity

    AFCA Working to Resolve Complaints from Latitude Cyber Attack

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

    AFCA has 224 open complaints over the 2023 cyber-attack at Latitude Financial Services, all of which should be resolved by 30 June 2025.

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