AI, Technology & Data

Cybersecurity

RBI Rolls Out ‘bank.in’ Domain to Guard Against Fraudsters

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

Banks have until 31 October to migrate to a ‘.bank.in’ domain, which should help mitigate the risks of phishing, spoofing, and other cyber-related frauds.

Operational Risk

Taiwan FSC Proposes to Update Internal Control Rules for Banks, FHCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The amendments aim to strengthen risk management, audit independence, cybersecurity, and sustainability practices across banks and financial holding companies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Southeast Asian Crime Syndicates Are Now Operating Globally – UNODC

By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2025

UNODC says East and Southeast Asian organised crime groups are spreading “like a cancer”, driven by new technologies and mounting law enforcement pressure.

Anti-Money Laundering

Coordinated and Agile Response Needed to Address Financial Crime Threats in APAC

By Bradley Maclean | 22/04/2025

Regulation Asia Co-founder Bradley Maclean discusses newly published research and what the findings say about the ongoing fight against financial crime.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

JSDA to Make Multi-Factor Authentication Mandatory for Members

By Editors | 21/04/2025

Customers of six brokerage firms had their accounts hacked, resulting in almost JPY 100 billion worth of unauthorised trades.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong DPO Publishes Technical and Application Guideline for GenAI

By Editors | 21/04/2025

The guideline is intended to facilitate the development and application of generative AI technology in a safe and responsible manner

Cybersecurity

HKMA Issues Guidance on Defending Against DDoS Attacks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025

HKMA shares key learnings from DDoS incidents in Hong Kong that resulted in service impacts and disruptions for customers

Data Privacy

China Issues Guidelines to Facilitate Cross-border Data Flows

By Editors | 21/04/2025

The guidelines set out 108 recognised financial business scenarios to facilitate data export security pre-assessments and more efficient approval processes.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Panel of Cyber Experts Convenes for Inaugural Meeting

By Editors | 21/04/2025

The CTREX Panel, formed in August 2024, said FIs should start preparing for a post-quantum security landscape, among other recommendations.