The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
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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.
Asian Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ThreatBook launches AI security tools for SOCs & AI skills
Security teams could cut alert backlogs, while enterprises gain a way to inspect AI skills for hidden tampering and backdoors.
KnowBe4 expands Asia push amid rising email threats
Rising email fraud is driving KnowBe4's regional expansion, as security chiefs warn that AI-made attacks are targeting Asia's businesses.
Deloitte Taiwan & Zodia Custody strike digital pact
Taiwan’s banks and fund managers are getting new digital asset infrastructure as stricter rules push firms to prioritise compliance and custody.
OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia
The Kuala Lumpur hub will give Southeast Asian customers round-the-clock technical support as OceanBase pushes to win more regulated finance clients.
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Half of Singapore organisations with AI security coverage still reported a confirmed or suspected incident, exposing gaps in monitoring and response.
Modulus Labs cuts incident response time by 40% with Datadog
Payment failures now surface in seconds for Modulus Labs after it unified monitoring and security, cutting resolution time by more than 40 per cent.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
How accurate address data powers identity verification
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Why founders should choose lawyers like they choose investors
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Moves
QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Head of Southeast Asia
QBE names Carles Tondo Head of Property for Asia
NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth
Lendela appoints new CFO & CTO to drive APAC expansion
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region