AI, Technology & Data

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Central Bank Chief Sued Over AMLC Data Disclosure

By Editors | 29/04/2026

The complaint alleges illegal disclosure of financial data during a political hearing, challenging the country’s bank secrecy and AML laws.

AI Risk & Governance

China to Require Approval for US Investment in Tech Firms - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

Regulators will restrict US capital in sensitive tech sectors without explicit government approval, a policy prompted by Meta’s now-blocked acquisition of AI startup Manus.

AI Risk & Governance

China Blocks Meta-Manus Deal Citing Tech Export and Security Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

Beijing has ordered the unwinding of the USD 2 billion acquisition, signalling a crackdown on Chinese tech firms moving offshore to avoid regulatory oversight.

AI Risk & Governance

DBS Launches Enhanced SME GenAI Adoption Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The initiative provides a structured framework and government support to help small and medium-sized enterprises integrate AI, aligning with Singapore's national strategy.

Cybersecurity

Korea Plans Pre-emptive Shift in Financial Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The FSS has announced a major policy shift, focusing on pre-emptive digital risk management, enhanced product disclosures, and stricter rules for financial firms.

Cybersecurity

Global Agencies Warn of Covert China-Linked Cyber Networks

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Cybersecurity bodies from ten countries have issued joint guidance for organisations to defend against a major shift in Chinese state-sponsored hacking tactics.

Data Privacy

IG Japan Reports Data Mishandling, Cites Vendor Oversight Failure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The Japanese broker has apologised for mishandling the personal data of over 160,000 clients, attributing the failure to poor supervision of its UK-based affiliate.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam, South Korea Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The initiative enables direct local currency settlement, marking a key step in bilateral financial integration and cashless payment promotion.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Asian Regulators Pivot to ‘Co-Creation’ to Govern AI and Digital Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

At Money20/20 Asia, regional policymakers outlined a new collaborative approach to regulation as experts warned that AI-powered financial scams now surpass the global drug trade.