AI, Technology & Data

Data Privacy

RBI Tightens Digital Lending Norms, Mandates App Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

RBI seeks to bolster consumer protection and transparency in digital lending with new rules requiring app registration and stricter data privacy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Securities Account Hacks Surged in April: FSA

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2025

The FSA data shows 4,852 cases of unauthorised account access in April, compared to 1,420 in March and just 65 in January.

Anti-Money Laundering

Project Aurora’s Vision for the Future of Financial Crime Prevention

By Bradley Maclean | 08/05/2025

Beju Shah discusses Project Aurora, which explores new ways of combatting money laundering taking a data driven approach.

Cybersecurity

BIS Announces Launch of 6th G20 TechSprint Challenge

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

Firms are invited to develop solutions for digital identity, credit data portability, and fraud and cyber risk mitigation.

Structural Regulation

US Lawmakers Call on SEC to Delist 25 Chinese Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025

The lawmakers claim 25 Chinese companies listed in the US are ultimately harnessed by China for “nefarious state purposes” and should be delisted.

Data Privacy

TikTok Fined for Breaching GDPR With China Data Transfers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

TikTok was fined EUR 530 million and is required to bring its data processing into compliance with GDPR within six months.

Operational Risk

RBNZ Publishes Stress Test Results for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

RBNZ said policyholder claims would be met in the “seismic” scenario that was tested, demonstrating the resilience that is built into the system.

Sustainable Finance

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets