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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

UOB & FPT sign AI banking partnership for Asia-Pacific
Data Analytics

UOB & FPT sign AI banking partnership for Asia-Pacific

The tie-up could speed digital banking upgrades and AI adoption across UOB's Asian markets, with pilots likely in Vietnam and beyond.

This month

Singapore CEOs see geopolitical risk as top concern
Productivity

Singapore CEOs see geopolitical risk as top concern

Singapore boardrooms are shifting towards disciplined growth, as 71% of CEOs rank geopolitical uncertainty above all other business risks.

Last month

Gamma launches GCE in Singapore for APAC partner links
Productivity

Gamma launches GCE in Singapore for APAC partner links

Singapore's strict licensing and Singtel's dominance make Gamma's partner-led APAC plan a test of whether wholesale routes can open the market.

Last month

Hong Kong & Singapore upbeat on AI despite cyber risk
Productivity

Hong Kong & Singapore upbeat on AI despite cyber risk

Supplier-linked attacks and AI-related incidents are testing cyber defences in Hong Kong and Singapore, despite strong confidence in the technology.

Last month

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
IT Industry

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

Last month

Ant International ties sustainability to management pay
Sustainability

Ant International ties sustainability to management pay

Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.

Last month

ThreatBook launches AI security tools for SOCs & AI skills
AI skills

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.

Last month

KnowBe4 expands Asia push amid rising email threats
Data Protection

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.

Last month

Deloitte Taiwan & Zodia Custody strike digital pact
Fintech

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.

Last month

OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia
Productivity

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.

Last month

Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Data Protection

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.

Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Modulus Labs cuts incident response time by 40% with Datadog
Productivity

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.

Wed, 29th Apr 2026

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.

Tue, 28th Apr 2026

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.

Tue, 28th Apr 2026

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.

Mon, 27th Apr 2026

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.

Mon, 27th Apr 2026

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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