AI, Technology & Data

Trading & Investment

Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

By Editors | 29/10/2025

A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.

Cybersecurity

Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

KYC & CDD

SEBI to Relax Geo-Tagging Rules for Re-KYC of NRI Clients

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

India's securities regulator proposes removing the requirement for NRIs to be physically present in India during re-KYC verification.

Data Privacy

China Details New Certification Path for Personal Data Exports

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

New measures, effective 1 January 2026, set specific criteria for processors to certify outbound personal information transfers.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

By Editors | 27/10/2025

Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.