Innovation
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UK’s ICO urges smart device industry to ensure data privacy and protection
Key questions around informed consent, transparent privacy information, and people’s rights over their data have been addressed in the new guidance.
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City Week 2026: Institutionalizing real-world asset tokenization
A panel of experts at this year’s City Week event in London discussed ambitions and plans to institutionalize the tokenization of real-world assets, and the work that was needed to achieve this goal.
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G7 nations agree on common approach to protect children online
New framework requires digital services providers to pre-install online safety features into their services from the start, and work closely with parents and children to enhance digital literacy.
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UK information watchdog publishes details of 2026/27 AI workplan
Key components of the plan include enhancing clarity around the standards and safeguards required for developing and using AI technology, and giving people more control over how AI processes and uses their personal data.
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Asia-Pacific in focus: May 2026 at a glance
Our regular look at notable regulatory and compliance developments in the region.
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Trump EO directs agencies to integrate fintech into regulatory frameworks
Federal financial agencies must examine rules to identify directives that “unduly impede” fintech firms from partnering with US-regulated institutions.
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Singapore launches initiative to harness AI in fight against financial crime
MAS will work with banks, the police, and the government’s technology agency using data from five banks in a protected environment.
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ASIC calls for urgent cyber measures to fight threats from frontier AI models
ASIC has warned latest frontier AI models could expose cybersecurity vulnerabilities within organizations at unprecedented speed, scale, and sophistication.