AI, Technology & Data

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Mandate API Migration, Decommission Participant Gateway by 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The move is part of a broader push to modernise Hong Kong's post-trade infrastructure and promote greater automation for participants.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Unveils 'Fintech 2030' Strategy to Boost AI, Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The new 'DART' strategy includes over 40 initiatives focused on data, AI, resilience and tokenisation to bolster Hong Kong's fintech hub status.

Tokenisation

Malaysia to Draft National Blockchain Policy for Post-2025 Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The government is forming a National Blockchain Policy Task Force to chart the country’s post-2025 direction, boost transparency, and align with regulatory frameworks from SC and BNM.

Cybersecurity

SBV Tightens Security Rules for Mobile Banking Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

SBV is tightening cybersecurity rules for online and mobile banking, requiring stricter app version controls, regular vulnerability checks, and stronger defences against cyberattacks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Bolsters Anti-Fraud Tech to Combat Online Investment Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

Regulators and police are deploying new data sharing rules, an AI-powered app, and telecom blocks to combat surging online financial fraud.

AI Risk & Governance

Indonesia Drafts Legal Roadmaps for AI and New Tech in Digital Finance

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Government preparing legal foundations for AI and semiconductors to support financial innovation, enhance security, and ensure data sovereignty.

KYC & CDD

India Updates GIFT City KYC Rules to Cover Financial Groups, NRIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The IFSCA has tightened digital KYC norms with new cybersecurity, AI verification, and data safeguards, while allowing limited cross-border onboarding for NRIs from select countries.

Cybersecurity

Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

By Editors | 03/11/2025

The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.