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

    BSP to Probe GCash Over Unauthorised Deductions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2024

    The unauthorised deductions incident was attributed to a “system error”, but the BSP has vowed to investigate.

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    Cybersecurity

    UK Orders Chinese Firm to Sell Stake in Semiconductor Business

    By Editors | 07/11/2024

    The order aims to mitigate the risk of “UK-developed semiconductor technology and associated intellectual property being deployed in ways that are contrary to UK national security”.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Interpol-led Operation Takes Down Thousands of Servers Liked to Cybercrime

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2024

    Hong Kong Police took more than 1,037 servers offline, while Macau Police took down 291 servers as part of Operation Synergia II.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Charges Chinese Hedge Fund Manager for Stealing Trade Secrets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2024

    Xiao Zhang allegedly stole code, projects and research from the US investment firm employing him with the intent of establishing his own operation in China.

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    Cybersecurity

    MAS, BdF Complete Joint Experiment on Post Quantum Cryptography

    By Editors | 06/11/2024

    The experiment tested the use of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms for email communications. The next phase will focus on payments.

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    Cybersecurity

    Bangladesh Bank Directs FIs to Enhance Cyber Defences

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2024

    The recommended measures include robust authentication protocols, AI-driven monitoring and enhancements to access control systems.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 05/11/2024

    Regulation Asia held its 7th annual Awards ceremony on 4 November 2024. Here we announce the winners in each category.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Global Operation Dismantles Major Malware Operations: Eurojust

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/11/2024

    Authorities shut down servers and seized domains linked to RedLine and META, which stole personal data from millions of victims worldwide.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBI Updates Requirements for CCPs on Governance Arrangements

    By Editors | 31/10/2024

    The new directions for CCPs increase reliance on independent directors and raise the obligations of board-level technical committees.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIC Says Governance Arrangements are Lagging AI Adoption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2024

    ASIC Chair Joe Longo said must consider their existing obligations and duties and avoid simply waiting for AI laws and regulations to be introduced.

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