AI, Technology & Data

Cybersecurity

Singapore’s IMDA Warns Against Use of OpenClaw AI Agent

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

IMDA has issued guidance advising against deploying the popular open-source AI agent in mission-critical environments due to significant security risks.

Cybersecurity

Japan Holds First Meeting of New Taskforce on AI Cyber Threats

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

The regulator brought together banks, government bodies and major AI firms to counter risks from new models.

Data Privacy

Korean Police Probe Kakao Pay Over Data Transfer to Alipay

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

The investigation follows a referral from the FSS, which has already fined Kakao Pay over KRW 12.9 billion for the breaches.

AI Risk & Governance

KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

Cybersecurity

Japan Megabanks to Gain Access to Anthropic's Mythos AI to Bolster Cyber Defences

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

New public-private working group will develop countermeasures as top banks prepare to use the powerful, restricted cybersecurity model.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes to Expand Central Bank's Information Sharing Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

New regulations will allow the RBA to share protected information with domestic cyber security, border, and debt management agencies.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Launches Digital Platform for Senior Management Approvals

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The new platform will streamline the appointment process for senior bank roles, with paper-based submissions to be discontinued from 1 October 2026.