AI, Technology & Data

AI Risk & Governance

New Zealand FMA Set to Issue Guidance on AI, Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The FMA is developing principles for AI use and a discussion paper on tokenisation to foster responsible innovation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

Market Abuse

A Regulatory Surveillance Blueprint for Addressing India's OFS Leakage Issue

By Saurabh Maheshwari | 14/08/2025

Research shows how information leaks in India's Offer for Sale mechanism undermine market integrity and demand proactive, tech-driven surveillance.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

Structural Regulation

India Widens Powers of Tax Authorities With Passage of New Bill

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The new law grants authorities access to digital accounts during searches and introduces compliance changes for corporate taxpayers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Launches New Platforms to Bolster Anti-Fraud Fight

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The initiatives include a new communication platform for banks and police, as authorities report a significant drop in financial fraud losses.

Data Privacy

Malaysia to Establish ‘Data Commission’ and New Strategy to Bolster Digital Trust

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The move aims to strengthen data governance and cyber resilience, with a focus on creating frameworks interoperable with ASEAN-wide standards.

KYC & CDD

Taiwan Mandates New Biometric and Video Rules for Remote Insurance Sales

By Editors | 13/08/2025

The FSC detailed stricter identity verification checks, video recording standards, and sets a maximum error-rate for biometric technology used in onboarding.