AI, Technology & Data

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Iranian, Russian Entities for Election Interference

By Editors | 04/01/2025

OFAC said affiliates of Iran’s IRGC and Russia’s GRU aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the 2024 US election

Cybersecurity

BIS Proposes Rule to Address Foreign Threats in Commercial Drone Market

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The proposed rule seeks to safeguard the supply chain for unmanned aircraft systems or drones against foreign adversarial influences.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Calls on Banks to Participate in Cyber Intelligence Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/01/2025

The HKMA welcomed enhancements to the Platform announced by HKAB and called on banks to actively participate in the initiative.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Forms Committee to Develop Regulatory Framework for AI

By Editors | 03/01/2025

The committee includes experts from IIT Bombay, NASSCOM, IIT Madras, MEITy, Trilegal, HDFC Bank, Microsoft, and the RBI.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine SEC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2025

The rules cover capital requirements, consumer protection, disclosures and marketing, AML compliance, market abuse, and cybersecurity.

KYC & CDD

Taiwan FIs to Connect ‘Financial Fast-ID’ Verification Systems

By Editors | 02/01/2025

A cross-system verification hub is being developed to connect the existing digital identity verification systems of various FIs.

Cybersecurity

Japan FSA Requests Self-Inspections from Crypto Exchanges

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2025

The JVCEA is asked to ensure member crypto exchanges assess their vulnerability to North Korean cyberattacks, focusing on wallet management.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Launches Nationwide Campaign Against Online Fraud

By Editors | 01/01/2025

Measures include developing an interagency coordination model and enhancing account verification, Internet banking security, and controls on crypto-related transactions.

Reporting & Disclosures

JPX Launches Tool to Reduce Burden of Preparing ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 01/01/2025

The tool is intended to make it easier for TSE-listed companies to gather relevant information in the process of preparing sustainability disclosures.