AI, Technology & Data

AI Risk & Governance

MAS, IBF Launch AI Talent Programme for Finance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

The programme aims to build a pipeline of AI-proficient professionals by integrating industry projects and mentorship into university studies.

Stablecoins

Japan's Ruling Party Approves AI and On-Chain Finance Blueprint

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2026

The policy proposal calls for a five-year roadmap to develop a new financial infrastructure using tokenised deposits, yen stablecoins, and AI.

AI Risk & Governance

SEBI to Frame Rules for AI-Driven Trading, Says Chairman

By Editors | 20/05/2026

The regulator is developing guidelines to manage the opportunities and heightened cyber security risks associated with the growing use of AI.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Details Progress on Multi-Year Regulatory Simplification Drive

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2026

The regulator has outlined key achievements in reducing compliance burdens and plans for further digital transformation and cross-agency collaboration.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Introduce National Financial Education Strategy

By Editors | 19/05/2026

The central bank is finalising a national roadmap to improve financial literacy, part of its broader strategy for financial inclusion.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic to Brief FSB on Cyber Vulnerabilities Exposed by AI - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2026

Anthropic will present findings from its Mythos model to the Financial Stability Board amid growing concerns over systemic risk.

Cybersecurity

Korea Forms Joint Taskforce to Counter AI Cyber Threats

By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2026

The move follows growing concern over AI-powered hacking, with a new inter-agency team set to coordinate national cybersecurity responses across the public and private sectors.

DeFi & Web3

Korea Financial Security Institute to Launch Smart Contract Security Framework

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

The FSI is developing verification tools, a formal framework, and training programmes ahead of new digital asset legislation.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Unveils Plan to Restore Investor Confidence

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

The BSEC has announced a multi-pronged strategy focusing on AI surveillance, market reforms, and faster digital IPOs to restore faith in the country's capital markets.