AI, Technology & Data

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Share Rental Fraud Data, Bring Crypto Firms Under Credit Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

The FSC says the proposed rules will allow sharing of malicious landlord data without their consent and formally classify virtual asset firms as credit information providers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

By Chandana Seshadri | 13/11/2025

Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

Cybersecurity

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

Tokenisation

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

Data Privacy

Bangladesh Enacts New Data Laws with Enhanced Protection for Financial Information

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

New ordinances establish citizen data ownership and create a national authority to regulate sensitive data, including financial and biometric information.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

Cloud & Infrastructure

BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

Custody & Infrastructure

Japan FSA to Mandate Registration for Crypto Exchange Tech Providers

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Regulator moves to close security loopholes exposed by the JPY 48.2 billion DMM Bitcoin breach, requiring third-party system providers to register.