Regulation stories

The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.

Insurtech firms must curb overblown AI claims, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance to avoid risking insurer reputations and finances.

Bitcoin is shedding its rebellious roots as institutional investors and governments embrace it, marking a transformative shift in 2025's digital asset landscape.

Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.

By 2026, insurance firms with robust API infrastructure will lead the market, enabling seamless AI integration across pricing, claims, and customer services.

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

Seventy-six percent of Australian banks use AI, leading in Asia-Pacific, but trust and regulation remain key hurdles for wider adoption.

Australia’s waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.

Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.

Remuneration disclosure breaches in Australian insurance broking soared 695% to 334 cases last year, spotlighting rising regulatory scrutiny and compliance gaps.

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.

Australia must adopt post-quantum cryptography now to protect sensitive data from future quantum computing threats breaking current encryption methods.

RAIDS AI launches a beta version of its platform to monitor AI systems in real time, aiming to enhance safety and compliance ahead of EU regulations.

Allianz Insurance Australia is advancing AI use cautiously, balancing innovation with regulation, data quality, and trust to reshape its claims processes.

RYT will host a TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, highlighting blockchain's shift from pilot projects to core national systems like digital ID and payments.

An independent UK Cyber Growth Action Plan urges urgent steps to boost the £13.2 billion cyber security sector for resilience and economic growth.

Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.

AI is reshaping healthcare, easing tasks and improving diagnostics, but experts urge cautious, ethical adoption with human oversight amid data and legal challenges.