AI, Technology & Data

Data Privacy

China Proposes Tighter Oversight for Corporate Credit Reporting

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

The PBOC has issued draft rules to strengthen the regulation and market exit mechanisms for corporate credit reporting agencies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Implements Revised Supervisory Guidelines to Tackle Fraud Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

The regulator rejected consultative feedback seeking broad opt-outs from MFA requirements and reiterated restrictions on login links in emails and SMS.

Market Abuse

Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea Orders Nationwide Crypto Custody Audit After $4.8M Leak

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The move follows a series of security failures, including an NTS press photo that exposed a wallet's seed phrase.

CBDCs

India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.

Cybersecurity

Korea Launches Integrated Cyber Threat System for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The new system creates a real-time, two-way communication channel for sharing threat intelligence and coordinating industry-wide responses.

AI Risk & Governance

GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.

Data Privacy

Philippines Proposes Open Finance Law to Widen Credit Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

Proposed law aims to create a consent-based data framework to improve financial inclusion, with a key focus on the education sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.