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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.

What to know about Risk & Compliance

Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.

Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.

Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.

For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

HTX & NCS deepen tech tie-up for Singapore Home Team
Robotics

HTX & NCS deepen tech tie-up for Singapore Home Team

The deal expands joint work on robots, drones and AI tools for Singapore's security agencies, though financial terms were not disclosed.

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LinkedIn names DBS top Singapore employer for career growth
Marketing

LinkedIn names DBS top Singapore employer for career growth

Singapore jobseekers face fiercer competition as LinkedIn’s latest ranking shows financial services still dominate career-growth prospects.

Last month

Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Online shopping

Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth

Asian checkout friction is driving global merchants to Ant International as AI-assisted shopping starts reshaping cross-border payments.

Last month

Anthropic partners NEC to deploy Claude across 30,000
Public Sector

Anthropic partners NEC to deploy Claude across 30,000

The rollout will bring Anthropic's Claude tools to about 30,000 NEC employees and strengthen AI services for Japanese firms and government bodies.

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NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
IT services

NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools

The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.

Last month

Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls
DevOps

Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls

Singapore companies face rising cyber risk as AI agents and machine accounts gain access without proper oversight, Delinea research shows.

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How executive profiling drives growth in B2B tech
Social Media

How executive profiling drives growth in B2B tech

Structured executive visibility can reduce buying risk, build trust and sharpen market positioning for B2B tech firms across Southeast Asia.

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SEON eyes doubling Indonesia revenue as fraud risk rises
Scams

SEON eyes doubling Indonesia revenue as fraud risk rises

Rising scam losses and tighter oversight are fuelling demand for SEON’s fraud tools, with Indonesia set to be a key growth market.

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Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab
Data Analytics

Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab

The three-year tie-up aims to speed up fraud detection and portfolio analysis, as banks race to turn AI research into daily operations.

Last month

Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto
Crypto

Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto

More Japanese institutions now see crypto as a diversification tool, though volatility, fraud risks and regulatory gaps still curb wider adoption.

Last month

QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping
Sustainability

QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping

Rising storms, labour shortages and cargo fires are increasing costs and disruption for Asian shipping firms, QBE warns.

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Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
Sustainability

Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook

Only five communications equipment groups made the list, underscoring Zyxel’s standing in a benchmark watched by investors and customers.

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CIMB Niaga launches AI agents for Indonesian bank staff
Data Protection

CIMB Niaga launches AI agents for Indonesian bank staff

The rollout could speed up advice and call handling for millions of Indonesian customers while keeping staff in control of regulated decisions.

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EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Marketing

EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins

Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.

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Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Firewalls

Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall

Singapore’s digital economy faces rising pressure as attacks climbed 22% in March, far outpacing a 5% global decline.

Last month

Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
Breach Prevention

Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access

The update lets administrators handle complex web tasks more securely, without losing recording, monitoring or control over file transfers.

Last month

Standard Chartered opens Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia
Data Protection

Standard Chartered opens Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia

The new Kuala Lumpur centre is set to bolster resilience and speed up real-time responses across the bank’s network in over 50 markets.

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What is a 'Brand' in B2B technology - and how does it drive growth
Marketing

What is a 'Brand' in B2B technology - and how does it drive growth

Strong brand credibility can shorten enterprise sales cycles, lift deal values and cut customer acquisition costs for B2B tech firms.

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Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
Fintech

Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore

Authenticated AI payments in Singapore and Malaysia could set the standard for cross-border commerce, with banks weighing fraud and consent risks.

Last month

Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
Small Business

Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering

Malaysian businesses can now access payments, multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange on one platform after new central bank approvals.

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