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.

    AI Risk & Governance

    PBOC to Promote 'Safe and Orderly' AI Use in Financial Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    The PBOC has prioritised the cautious application of AI, alongside enhanced data security and stronger financial supervision for 2026.

    Cybersecurity

    Bursa Malaysia to Review IT Standards After Cyber Incidents at Brokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    Bursa Malaysia has directed brokers to conduct system reviews and is enhancing security standards following disruptions traced to a platform vendor.

    Cybersecurity

    BNM Sets New Technology Risk Rules for Payment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    BNM has introduced stricter technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience rules for payment providers amid rapid digital payments growth.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Reassures Market Participants of System Stability After System Outage

    By Editors | 13/03/2026

    KRX denies capacity issues after a system failure disrupted trading across all brokerages, intensifying scrutiny of its 24-hour market plans.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

    Cybersecurity

    China Curbs OpenClaw AI Use Amid Security Fears and Adoption Frenzy

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Beijing is restricting the viral AI agent in state-run firms over security risks, even as local governments offer subsidies to fuel adoption.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Treasury Recognises Legitimate Use of Crypto Mixers, Seeks New Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A key report signals a nuanced US stance on privacy tools while proposing a "hold law" to freeze suspicious digital assets.

    Tokenisation

    New Zealand FMA Calls for Digital Asset Law, Expands Fintech Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The FMA has flagged the need for primary legislation for virtual assets, citing industry concerns over regulatory fragmentation.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Confirms New OJK Leadership to Push Market Reforms

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Indonesia has confirmed new OJK appointments tasked with implementing urgent governance reforms and restoring global confidence in the domestic market.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

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