AI, Technology & Data

    Cybersecurity

    China to Give Public Security Officials Powers to Conduct Cyber Inspections

    By Mark Johnston | 03/12/2025

    2018 rules will be updated to institute annual cyber and data security checks on operators of critical information infrastructure by public security authorities.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Australian Government Releases National Plan to Grow AI Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    The government will rely on existing legal frameworks and a new safety institute to manage risks, focusing on economic growth.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Korea Unveils AI Roadmap to Ease Data and Infrastructure Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

    Roadmap sets out plans to simplify the use of pseudonymised data for AI training and clarify compliance obligations for 'high-impact' systems.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesian Authorities Collaborate to Protect Financial Sector Integrity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    Indonesia’s OJK, PPATK and BSSN signed new cooperation pacts to reinforce AML/CFT measures and bolster cybersecurity across the financial sector.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea FSS Issued Stern Warning to Upbit Over Crypto Hack

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

    The regulator signalled it would take strong measures in response to the $30 million theft at Upbit linked to North Korean actors.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysian Telcos Activate MyDigital ID to Curb Mobile Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The rollout includes Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with the national digital identity platform, enhancing safeguards against account breaches and phishing attempts.

    Structural Regulation

    China Progresses Major Reforms for Accounting Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

    The proposed amendment introduces a new audit framework for specific entities, a tiered liability system, and stricter cross-border data rules.

    Structural Regulation

    China Directs Lenders to Boost Consumer Finance in New Action Plan

    By Editors | 01/12/2025

    The plan details specific financial tools, including relending facilities and new consumer credit products, to cultivate trillion-yuan consumer markets.

    Data Privacy

    Thailand PDPC Orders Sam Altman’s World to Halt Iris Scanning

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    The data protection watchdog has ordered World to delete 1.2 million iris scans, concluding that trading biometric data for crypto breached the law.

    Structural Regulation

    China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets

    By Editors | 01/12/2025

    Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.

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