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New Zealand FMA Releases Data Revealing Digital Surge in Advice Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

Regulatory returns data released by the FMA shows a 10 percent rise in financial advice providers and a 90 percent jump in the number of clients receiving digital advice.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Data Privacy

China Overhauls Rules for Online Fundraising, Banning Commercial Ads

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

New measures introduce stricter governance, operational requirements, and data retention rules for platforms facilitating charitable donations and personal appeals.

AI Risk & Governance

Goldman Sachs Restricts Anthropic AI Access in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Goldman Sachs has blocked staff in Hong Kong from using Anthropic’s Claude AI models, highlighting the impact of US-China tech tensions on global finance.

AI Risk & Governance

Philippine Think Tank Calls for AI Governance to Boost Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

New study highlights a growing gap between digital adoption and financial inclusion, urging policy alignment on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

AI Risk & Governance

APRA Demands ‘Step-Change’ in AI Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The regulator has warned that firms' governance, risk management and assurance practices are failing to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI.

Cybersecurity

Korea Urges Banks to Boost Security Investment Amid AI Threats

By Mark Johnston | 30/04/2026

The FSS governor has warned of emerging cyber threats from AI models as the country relaxes long-standing network separation rules for financial firms.

Structural Regulation

JPX Unveils Plan to Bolster Governance and Digital Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

JPX updated its medium-term plan, focusing on corporate governance reforms, technology adoption, and market structure enhancements.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore Banks Monitor AI Risks After ‘Mythos’ Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The ABS is coordinating with member banks to monitor emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence models.