AI, Technology & Data

Cybersecurity

Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.

Structural Regulation

Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.

Cybersecurity

SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Proposes Suspension, Fine for Lotte Card Data Breach

By Editors | 13/04/2026

FSS notified Lotte Card of severe proposed sanctions over a significant customer data leak, including a 4.5-month business suspension.

Credit Risk

Korea to Launch AI-Based Credit Model for Small Business Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2026

New system will shift from assessing past financial history to evaluating future growth potential using non-financial data; pilot launching in H2 2026.

Cybersecurity

Singapore to Update Cyber Rules Amid Rising AI, APT Threats

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2026

Officials have outlined a new regulatory push alongside calls for international cyber stability to defend critical infrastructure against escalating AI-enabled and state-sponsored threats

Operational Risk

MAS: DBS Outage Due to 'Erroneous Step' During System Change

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

MAS will follow up with DBS after a system change error caused a one-hour digital banking disruption, reinforcing expectations on operational resiliency.