AI, Technology & Data

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Launches Collaborative Anti-Fraud Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

A new cross-sector alliance has launched a digital platform to combat rising fraud, enabling intelligence sharing between the public and institutions.

AI Risk & Governance

BOK Governor Puts AI, Digital Won at Centre of New Agenda

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

The move is part of new governor Hyun Song Shin's broader push for a revamped financial stability framework, digital innovation, and structural reform.

Market Abuse

ASX and ASIC Warn Firms on AI Hype and Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

ASX and ASIC have issued warnings over artificial intelligence, targeting market conduct and risk management failures.

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

By Editors | 06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Trials Pooled Bank Data for AI-Powered Scam Detection

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The proof-of-value initiative will test data-sharing approach to improve scam detection and enable earlier intervention across institutions.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Proposes Launch of Insurance Competency Framework

By Editors | 05/05/2026

New paper outlines a blueprint to tackle talent shortages, proposing a new professional framework and pathways for mid-career entrants.

Cybersecurity

Korea FSS Recommends 4.5-Month Ban for Lotte Card Over Data Breach

By Editors | 05/05/2026

The FSS has recommended a lengthy business suspension and a fine following a major customer data breach, with a final decision pending.

Structural Regulation

China's Legislature Progresses New Overarching Financial Laws

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

China’s top legislature has confirmed plans to formulate both a Financial Law and a Financial Stability Law this year, creating a new overarching legal framework for the financial sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s FinMin Directs Banks to Adopt 'MuleHunter' AI Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2026

The direction was issued following a major cyber-fraud probe that exposed widespread misuse of mule accounts, including alleged involvement of bank staff, as authorities step up coordination to curb digital financial crime.