AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    Australia Urged to 'Rightsize' Open Banking to Unlock A$10bn Boost

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

    The government's top economic advisory body has called for simplifying the costly CDR before further expansion, a move welcomed by the fintech sector.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules in Major Regulatory Overhaul

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

    SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan FSA Seeks Operator for Fraud Data Sharing System

    By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

    Japan's FSA opens applications for a subsidised project to build a shared infrastructure for freezing fraudulent bank accounts amid a record surge in financial scams.

    Data Privacy

    China Proposes New Data Collection Rules for Internet Apps

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

    Draft rules from China's cyberspace watchdog mandate explicit consent, new obligations for SDKs, and place liability on app operators.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Sets Mid-January Deadline for Licensing of Crypto Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

    Vietnam’s Prime Minister instructs regulators to approve five pilot exchanges under a sandbox regime with strict capital and ownership requirements.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Macau to Launch Police-Bank Data Sharing Platform to Fight Fraud

    By Editors | 12/01/2026

    Macau authorities to create a joint information-sharing platform with the financial sector and explore using AI to combat evolving scam tactics.

    Cybersecurity

    OJK Indonesia Mandates Stronger IT Governance for Rural Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

    Indonesia’s OJK has issued new rules requiring rural lenders to overhaul digital security, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

    SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.

    Market Data & Technology

    SEBI Forms Working Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

    The working group will develop a short- and long-term technology roadmap MIIs, focusing on emerging digital solutions including AI, DLT and tokenisation.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

    HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

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