AI, Technology & Data

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.

Operational Risk

APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Set to Finalise National AI Action Plan, says Minister

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The National AI Action Plan will seek to balance security with privacy, guided by transparency, privacy-by-design, and human oversight principles.

Trading & Investment

Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BOT Tightens Mobile Banking Transfer Limits to Contain Fraud

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Bank of Thailand has tightened mobile banking transfer limits, aiming to curb financial fraud and safeguard vulnerable users.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

Trading & Investment

Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Directs Life Insurers to Improve Product Design, Sales Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

ASIC has found that claims disputes have doubled since 2018, demanding better product design and sales practices amid threats of enforcement action.