AI, Technology & Data

    Cybersecurity

    Korea Eyes Bank-Like Data Security Rules for E-commerce Platforms

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    The move comes as regulators probe Coupang’s forex transactions and vendor loans in the aftermath of a major data breach at the e-commerce giant.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Taiwan FSC Finalises New Outsourcing Rules for Insurers

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    The regulations establish strict data residency principles for material customer information and formalise oversight requirements for offshore and cloud-based vendors.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    South Korea to Ban 'Dark Patterns' in Online Financial Sales

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

    The FSC has established detailed guidelines prohibiting 15 types of deceptive online sales tactics, effective from April 2026.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

    Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

    New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

    Structural Regulation

    China Revises Foreign Trade Law, Imposing New Compliance Duties on FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The new law, effective 1 March, empowers China to blacklist foreign entities and mandates that banks block related transactions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Mandates New Digital Banking Standards for GIFT City Units

    By Editors | 30/12/2025

    The IFSCA has set a June 2026 deadline for existing banking units to upgrade their internet banking platforms or face restrictions.

    Data Privacy

    South Korea Launches Sector-Wide Probe Following Shinhan Card Data Leak

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    FSC convenes emergency meeting after internal employee leaks 192,000 merchant records; FSC to inspect all card issuers.

    Alternative Markets

    China Launches State VC Fund with New Rules for Tech Investment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The national fund will deploy patient capital into early-stage hard tech, with new rules on investment size and performance evaluation.

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