AI, Technology & Data

    AI Risk & Governance

    Korea to Introduce AI Risk Management Framework for Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    New voluntary guidelines will require firms to establish AI governance bodies and implement risk-based controls for new technologies.

    Tokenisation

    HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China Details Use of AI, Crypto-Tracing in New Anti-Graft Campaign

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    A state television series reveals how investigators are tracking officials' spending and using big data to uncover bribes paid in cryptocurrency.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

    By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

    Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

    Structural Regulation

    China Unveils First Framework to Standardise State Investment Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

    The NDRC and three ministries release dual measures to guide state capital into 'hard technology' and 'future industries' while banning disguised debt financing.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea to Expand Cyber Security Disclosure Rules to More Firms, FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

    Proposed rules will remove existing exemptions for financial institutions and expand mandatory information security reporting to all listed companies from 2027.

    KYC & CDD

    China Overhauls Business Registration Rules to Boost Transparency, Efficiency

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2026

    New standards aim to tighten shareholder information requirements, streamline corporate relocations, and increase oversight of intermediary agents.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Directs KRX to Enhance Delisting and Surveillance Mechanisms

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    Regulator directs KRX to accelerate delisting of underperforming firms and enhance market surveillance, signalling a push for market integrity.

    Data Privacy

    Korea FSS Probes Coupang Financial Arms Over Data and Lending

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    The FSS is investigating potential data law breaches at Coupang Pay and unfair high-interest lending at Coupang Financial.

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