AI, Technology & Data

Custody & Infrastructure

SFC Outlines Priorities for Digital Asset Regulation in 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The SFC is prioritising new licensing laws, tokenisation guidance, and pragmatic custody solutions in its next phase.

Data Privacy

China Loosens Rules on Use of Digital Trade Documents, Data Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

Ten government bodies have jointly issued new rules to promote and standardise the use of electronic documents in trade and finance.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Regulator Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Over ‘Mythos’ Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

Financial authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea are taking action over cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic's new AI model.

Data Privacy

EU Approves Global Use of GDPR Certification for Data Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

The decisions approve an updated Europrivacy seal for global use and endorse it as a formal mechanism for international data transfers.

Tokenisation

China Proposes Token-Based Trading to Monetise AI Datasets

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

A new national plan aims to create a market for AI-ready data, proposing novel assetisation paths and token-based pricing models for key sectors including finance.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Unveils Tech-Focused Strategy to Tackle Sanctions Evasion

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

The new three-year plan from OFSI focuses on using AI, data analytics, and international partnerships to increase efficiency and target risk.

Cybersecurity

Korea Divided on Breach Reporting Law for E-commerce Firms

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

A legislative proposal to mandate that e-commerce firms report security breaches to financial authorities faces resistance from the regulator and industry.

AI Risk & Governance

China Drafts Sweeping Ethical Security Guidelines for AI

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

New draft rules outline specific responsibilities for AI developers, providers and users, with a focus on human oversight, fairness, and risk control in key sectors like finance.

Cybersecurity

Australian Super Funds Detail Four-Pillar Cyber Defence Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

The AFSA has detailed its response to 2025 cyber attacks, including a threat intelligence platform, a response playbook, and sector-wide exercises.