AI, Technology & Data

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Chinese Nationals for Involvement in Cyberattacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2025

Among the 12 Chinese nationals indicted are two government officers working for the Ministry of Public Security.

Operational Risk

Taiwan FSC Fines Three Securities Firms and Asset Manager

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

Three securites firms were fined TWD 300,000 each. An investment management company was also fined and faces business restrictions.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC to Expand AI Use in Intelligence, Regulatory Operations

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/03/2025

AUSTRAC is currently developing and piloting uses of AI which will in the future expand usage patterns and domains.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia’s Banking Revolution: Leveraging AI in a Sheltered but Evolving Market

By Bradley Maclean | 06/03/2025

Australia’s near-term trajectory in AI adoption hinges on strategic actions that address existing gaps while positioning the sector for sustainable growth.

AI Risk & Governance

Using AI in Regulatory Reporting and Change Management: Webinar Recap

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2025

Panellists from Nasdaq, Standard Chartered Bank and Regional Australia Bank discussed APAC’s transition to granular data reporting.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Develop Regulatory Guidance on AI Adoption

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/03/2025

In a new discussion paper, the FSA warns that delayed AI adoption could weaken the financial industry. It cites the “risk of inaction” as a key concern.

Data Privacy

Singapore Concludes Review of Incident Involving Exposed NRIC Numbers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

A review panel found shortcomings by ACRA and MDDI and offered recommendations to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

Data Privacy

Australia Announces Next Steps to Enhance CDR Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

The Consumer Data Right regime will be expanded to non‑bank lending from mid‑2026 to promote greater competition and innovation in the market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SC Malaysia and MCMC to Strengthen Anti-Scam Coordination

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The partnership will enhance cooperation by leveraging AI and enforcing measures more swiftly to protect investors and consumers.