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.
Asian Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
The fastest way to build confidence in AI is to put it in everyone's hands
Broad access to approved tools has helped the insurer drive adoption, with more than 82% of colleagues using generative AI by September 2026.
Digift sets controls for AI agents in tokenised finance
Institutions will need tighter checks before letting AI agents trade tokenised assets, as Digift warns that analysis, advice and execution must stay separate.
Keeper links Tenable scans to instant cloud remediation
Security teams can now fix Tenable alerts in seconds, as Keeper links detections to automated credential rotation and just-in-time access.
Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe
Developers face higher budgets as JLL sees Asia Pacific tender inflation at 3.8% to 4.7% in 2027, above Europe's forecast.
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Owlting flags 15-fold growth in OwlPay Harbor payments
Payment volume on OwlPay Harbor surged about 15-fold in six months as Owlting broadened its regulated cross-border network to more than 100 enterprise clients.
Aspire launches AI accounting tool AspireBooks in Singapore
The new software could cut month-end bookkeeping drudgery for Singapore firms by updating records as transactions happen and keeping reports current.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Ping Identity named leader in Gartner's new CIAM report
Anthropic adds 11 partners to Claude for financial advisers
Syndigo named leader in Gartner's first PIM quadrant
Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows
Featured News
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
GitHub: Developers aren't disappearing. They're leveling up
AI is pushing software teams into higher-value roles, with GitHub saying developers are moving from coding to orchestration and business alignment.
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
UiPath: AI agents force rethink of junior tech roles
Routine junior tasks could soon be handed to AI agents, forcing firms to redeploy early-career staff towards strategic work, UiPath's CEO says.
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
Filigran: Does your CISO know enough?
CISOs are under pressure to answer boardroom questions on exposure in minutes, as Filigran pushes CTEM and open-source validation tools.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: ABBYY launches hybrid AI document models
Enterprises under pressure to curb AI risk and cost are being given a hybrid option that blends generative models with OCR and rules-based extraction.
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
Rising AI demand is exposing cloud bottlenecks, as firms eye in-house open source systems to cut costs and limit vendor lock-in.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Digital sovereignty in practice: three examples of balancing control with global reach
The fastest way to build confidence in AI is to put it in everyone's hands
Cybersecurity Awareness: The Importance of Getting the Basics Right
Why revenue leaders need a connected commerce chain
The crown jewels of cybersecurity: What can your business not afford to lose
Address-Anchored Identity: Why Data Quality Is the Missing Link in eIDV
6 Steps to Get Property Data Ready for Real Estate Technology
The future of iGaming belongs to operators that can scale trust, not transactions
AI moves fast: are you training your people to use it wisely?
Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Snowflake launches AI control tools for business definitions
The new features let enterprises audit AI agents' access, spending and definitions, as businesses struggle with inconsistent context across systems.
Google launches Gemini training bundles for finance, law
Free courses on Google Skills aim to help finance and legal staff use Gemini for tasks from bond issuance to contract review.
Hippo & Greenlight Re form partnership for MGA programmes
New MGA entrants may now find capital, policy issuance and reinsurance support bundled together through the tie-up, broadening market access.
Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content
It aims to cut the risk of files spreading across chats and channels by keeping regulated documents under existing governance controls in Teams.
Sectigo study: firms brace for post-quantum PKI shift
Most IT and security teams now expect public key infrastructure to need major changes as quantum-ready cryptography moves from planning to rollout.
Convera warns businesses to brace for FX swings in 2027
Businesses should prepare for wider currency swings in 2027 as competition for capital makes foreign exchange markets harder to predict.
Anglicare Victoria wins TrendAI cybersecurity award
It highlights rising pressure on care providers to protect sensitive client data as cyber incidents grow across Australia's social assistance sector.
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Zoom pushes AI tools to drive work from talk to tasks
The push could help firms cut time spent on follow-up work as Zoom expands from meetings into AI tools for tasks, search and customer support.
APAC firms race ahead on AI agents, but controls lag
Most APAC firms running AI agents still lack oversight, leaving systems that can access data and act autonomously exposed to security and compliance risks.
CISOs lag on AI governance as board oversight trails
Many large firms still lack clear AI oversight, with just 7% of CISOs at companies above USD $10 billion in revenue owning the governance brief.
JFrog names nine winners of software supply chain awards
The inaugural prizes highlight a wider shift as large enterprises tighten oversight of code, AI models and other assets moving through development pipelines.
Harmony launches voice AI agent platform for sales teams
It aims to cut missed deals by automating complex sales calls, with early user Bright Car Finance reporting a 9% rise in closed business.
Fleet launches AI governance tools for employee devices
IT teams can now track AI tools, token spend and data-sharing on employee devices as Fleet adds oversight features to its platform.
Gallagher wins cybersecurity award for warranty report
The feature helps site operators spot ageing hardware faster, reducing manual checks and sharpening cyber risk planning across larger installations.
Cisco warns Asia Pacific firms lack confidence on AI agents
Only 52% of firms across Asia Pacific, Japan and China feel ready to detect and respond to compromised AI agents, Cisco found.
SAP & NTT team up on sovereign cloud for governments
Governments and defence operators could gain tighter control over sensitive systems as the two groups target regulated customers with sovereign cloud services.
Meiro launches local AI CDP for regulated sectors
Banks and insurers can now run AI models on customer data without sending it to outside providers, easing compliance concerns over sovereignty and resilience.
Dayforce deepens alliance with Deloitte on payroll tools
The tie-up will add shared go-to-market work and new payroll controls software as employers seek lower-risk HR system upgrades.
Australian AI firms test Singapore market opportunities
More than 100 meetings in Singapore showed buyers want AI tools that solve specific problems, as Australian firms sought regional contracts.
Keeper links Tenable findings to instant remediation
Security teams can now fix cloud risks faster, as Keeper's new Tenable link rotates credentials and enforces Just-In-Time access in seconds.
Job Moves
Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Chief Information Officer
Revolut names Singapore advisory board to aid Asia push
QuikBot names Howie Lau as Board Adviser for strategy
QBE names Andy Tsui to lead Hong Kong underwriting
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
