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Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience In The Age Of AI: Key Takeaways From The Hong Kong SFC Circular
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued new guidance calling on licensed financial firms to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against AI-enabled cyberattacks, as recorded incidents surge 27% year-over-year. The circular outlines five critical areas requiring immediate review and enhancement, from vulnerability management to incident response protocols, while emphasizing that senior management bears ultimate responsibility for cybersecurity risk in this rapidly evolving threat landsc
Hong Kong Technology
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Mayer Brown
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Bank Of Thailand’s Cash, Gold, And Digital Asset Controls Combating The Grey Economy
Thailand's central bank has announced comprehensive new regulations targeting grey capital flows through cash transactions, gold trading, and stablecoins, with enforcement beginning in Q4 2026. The measures impose strict verification requirements on high-value deposits and withdrawals, enhanced reporting obligations for bullion dealers, and joint BOT-SEC audits of cryptocurrency transactions. Financial institutions and businesses must prepare for heightened compliance standards across multiple transaction c
Thailand Finance
TG
Tilleke & Gibbins
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Preparing For The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework And The Related Amendments To The CRS And AEOI Frameworks In Hong Kong
Hong Kong has introduced sweeping reforms to its automatic exchange of information framework, implementing both the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and an enhanced Common Reporting Standard (CRS 2.0). These changes mandate registration for all reporting financial institutions, impose stringent due diligence requirements on crypto-asset service providers, and expand tax transparency to cover digital money products and crypto-related investment activities.
Hong Kong Technology
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Withers LLP
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Bank Of Thailand Proposes New Digital Channel Security Standards
Thailand's central bank has proposed sweeping changes to digital banking security rules that would phase out SMS-based authentication and mandate biometric verification for large transactions. The draft notification extends security requirements beyond mobile banking to internet channels and nonbank providers, responding to evolving fraud tactics targeting gaps in the current regulatory framework.
Thailand Finance
TG
Tilleke & Gibbins
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience In The Age Of AI: Key Takeaways From The Hong Kong SFC Circular
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued new guidance calling on licensed financial firms to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against AI-enabled cyberattacks, as recorded incidents surge 27% year-over-year. The circular outlines five critical areas requiring immediate review and enhancement, from vulnerability management to incident response protocols, while emphasizing that senior management bears ultimate responsibility for cybersecurity risk in this rapidly evolving threat landsc
Hong Kong Technology
MB
Mayer Brown
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