AI, Technology & Data

Cloud & Infrastructure

Singapore’s AI Ambitions Clash with Cloud Hesitancy

By Bradley Maclean | 08/04/2026

A private roundtable of senior AML leaders revealed that despite regulatory encouragement, internal cultural and technical barriers are impacting AI adoption in Singapore.

Payments & Settlements

Sri Lanka Launches National QR Adoption Drive, Scraps Merchant Fees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The government has removed service fees for LankaQR transactions under LKR 5,000 and enabled P2P payments to drive digital adoption and formalise the economy.

Data Privacy

US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.

Data Privacy

China Probes Data Collection Practices in Finance and Other Sectors

By Mark Johnston | 07/04/2026

Regulators will scrutinise illegal data collection and use by banks, insurers, and online loan platforms as part of a nationwide enforcement action.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount

By Editors | 06/04/2026

The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SC Malaysia, MCMC Ink Pact to Fight Investment Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The regulators will use AI and enhance intelligence sharing to combat fraudulent schemes exploiting digital platforms.

Credit Risk

China Intensifies Crackdown on Consumer Lending to Force Down Rates

By Editors | 06/04/2026

Regulators are imposing a series of new rate caps, targeting a 12 percent ceiling, and cracking down on opaque pricing practices.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Needs Clearer AI Rules to Maintain Global Lead - FTAHK

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

A new paper by FTAHK finds Hong Kong leads in AI adoption but needs clearer regulations, better data access, and more talent to secure its advantage.

Cybersecurity

China Drafts Security Guidelines for Open-Source AI Agents

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

China's national cybersecurity standards body has released a detailed practice guide for "OpenClaw" agents, focusing on organisational governance, shadow IT risks, and secure deployment.