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New HKCGI Research Exposes the ‘Governance Gap’: 1,200 Professionals Signal Urgent Need for Boardroom Digital Oversight

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Technology is shaping our future. We are moving at an astonishing speed through a revolution in the ways businesses operate, how they are regulated and governed and in the skills demanded of every stakeholder in good corporate governance. A landmark report by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute reveals that while technology optimism runs high, board-level readiness and formal risk controls are lagging dangerously behind. 

HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) today announced the release of its latest research report, “Technology: Matching Optimism with Governance and Capability – Five Imperatives for Responsible Innovation”.

The Institute surveyed 1,200 governance practitioners to examine their awareness of the impact of new technology, especially AI, and their readiness and capability to unlock its potential and manage its risks.

On an encouraging note, the Report revealed that:
– more than half of respondents were positive about the impact of AI on their careers and on their organisations;
– almost 90% rated their understanding of AI as reasonable or better; and
– 55% were confident that Hong Kong is well-positioned for new technology.

On the other hand:
– fewer than one in six clearly understood the different types of AI;
– only a quarter rated their Board’s tech-awareness as high, whilst fewer than one-third of Boards had a tech-savvy director;
– fewer than one-third rated their organisations’ technology readiness as excellent; and
– for two-thirds of respondents, self-teaching was the main source of learning about new technology, rather than any organised learning process.

The overall picture painted by the Report is one where Hong Kong businesses and governance practitioners recognise the scale of the revolution in technology, but are not yet ready proactively to tackle the transformation in business practices and skills that this demands.

To help navigate this transformation, the Report establishes Five Governance Imperatives:

Elevate Technology to a Core Board ResponsibilityStrengthen Digital Competence at Board LevelIntegrate Technology into Risk Management and Internal ControlsFormalise AI and Data Governance Frameworks Enhance Transparency Around Technology Strategy and Oversight  


“Innovation
without governance maturity is an operational hazard,” said Mr Tom Chau FCG HKFCG(PE), President of HKCGI. “While the enthusiasm for digital transformation across Hong Kong is undeniable, our systems of oversight are playing catch-up. Governance professionals are uniquely positioned to bridge this gap, ensuring that strategic ambition is always matched by disciplined, structured boardroom oversight.” 

Mr Peter Greenwood FCG HKFCG, co-author of the Report, emphasised that “The input from our corporate governance colleagues shows a potentially dangerous mismatch between Hong Kong’s willingness to embrace new technology and its ability to do so. Our Report calls urgently for structured, committed and collaborative efforts by the Hong Kong Government and regulators, directors and all levels of business management to develop and deploy the capabilities needed to unlock the vast opportunities offered by new technology. The outcome of those efforts will determine whether Hong Kong is to be a leader in the new technological revolution or only one of the followers.”

The full Report is available on the HKCGI website.

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee)

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) is the sole accrediting body in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland for the globally recognised Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional qualifications. Formerly known as The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS), HKCGI is the Hong Kong/China Division of The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI).

With a legacy of over 77 years, HKCGI has established itself as a trusted and reputable professional body in the region. Its influence extends to CGI’s global network of around 40,000 members, graduates and students. As one of CGI’s fastest-growing divisions, HKCGI’s community comprises about 10,000 members, graduates and students, with significant representation in listed companies and diverse governance roles across various industries.

Guided by the belief that governance leads to better decision-making and a better world, HKCGI is committed to advancing governance in commerce, industry and public affairs. It achieves this through education, thought leadership, advocacy and active engagement with its members and the broader community. As a recognised thought leader, HKCGI promotes the highest standards of governance while advocating for an inclusive approach that considers the interests of all stakeholders, and ensures that every voice is heard and valued.

Better Governance. Better Future.

For more information, please visit www.hkcgi.org.hk.

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Cyble Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Steve Ingram as Executive Vice President, US to Lead Market Expansion

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Former EY and PwC cyber leader transitions from Cyble’s Advisory Board to an operating role, bringing decades of cybersecurity, risk, law enforcement and enterprise leadership experience.

CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyble, an AI-native cybersecurity company, announced the appointment of Steve Ingram as Executive Vice President, US, as Cyble accelerates growth in the US market.

Ingram will lead Cyble’s US business, with responsibility for accelerating growth, deepening customer and partner relationships, and building Cyble’s position in one of the world’s largest cybersecurity markets. He brings decades of experience across cybersecurity, risk, financial services, law enforcement and executive leadership.

Most recently, Ingram was EY’s Financial Services Cyber Leader for the Americas, driving growth and transformation across the firm’s cybersecurity practice serving financial services clients. Before EY, he spent 15 years as a partner at PwC, including leading its Asia-Pacific Cyber practice and serving on the ASEANZ Markets Council. Earlier in his career, he served with the Australian Federal Police.

Ingram has served on Cyble’s Advisory Board for two years, advising Cyble as the company expanded its portfolio and global presence. His transition to an operating role reflects Cyble’s investment in the US and focus on growth.

“Steve has been a trusted advisor to Cyble for two years, and we are excited to welcome him as our EVP, US,” said Beenu Arora, Co-Founder and CEO of Cyble. “He brings a rare combination of cybersecurity expertise, enterprise leadership and experience working with some of the world’s largest organizations. He knows our technology, people and business, and will bring that experience into an operating role to accelerate our growth.”

“Having spent the past two years advising Cyble, I’ve seen the technology, people and market opportunity up close,” said Ingram. “The US represents a significant opportunity for Cyble. I’m excited to move into an operating role, work directly with the team, customers and partners, and help build the US business.”

The appointment comes as Cyble expands its AI-native cybersecurity portfolio across threat intelligence, digital risk protection, endpoint security and agentic AI.

About Cyble

Cyble is an AI-native cybersecurity company delivering risk intelligence and decision support to enterprises and government organizations worldwide. Its solutions combine threat intelligence, digital risk protection and security operations to provide visibility and actionable insights.

For more information, visit www.cyble.com.

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Fringe events at Automechanika Jakarta empower, connect and immerse participants in Indonesia’s automotive industry

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Automechanika Jakarta is making its debut from 24 to 27 September 2026 at Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE). Bringing together more than 300 exhibitors from 16 represented markets across 20,000 sqm, the fair will cover the entire value chain, including Parts & Components, Electrics & Electronics, Accessories & Customising, Diagnostics & Repair, Automotive Manufacturing & Automation, and more. The exhibition offers a gateway into Indonesia, opening opportunities for international trade and development to support the advancement of the regional automotive supply chain.

Highlighting the event’s reach, seven country and region pavilions will comprise brands from Mainland China, the EU, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Overall, exhibitors include leading global and local names such as Aisin, Akebono, Andritz, Astra Otoparts, Asuki, Bosch Service, Brembo, Denso, Elmos, Dharma Group, Drivol, Filtration Solution, Hella, Himawan Putra, Indoprima Group, KYB, Launch, Mahle, Mansons, Meiji Sangyo, Mobiletron, NSK, Pako Group, Reach, Sakura, Scantruck Singapore, Schaeffler, Schmaco, Seiken, SKF, Snap-on, Startec, TecAlliance, Teikin, Timur Raya, Toyopower, TriAlliance, TUV Rheinland, and more.

Beyond the show floor, a lineup of forums, workshops, and panel discussions are what will transform industry trends into tangible insights.

Automotive Mobility Solutions Conference
The conference connects Indonesia’s automotive development with global trends, covering electrification, Industry 4.0, AI-enabled mobility, fleet management, parts traceability in aftersales, and circular, low-emission operations. Sessions will deep dive into how AI-driven smart factories can eliminate production bottlenecks, battery degradation testing for repurposing or recycling, and integrating second-life battery storage with solar and wind power to stabilise Indonesia’s remote island grids, replace diesel generators, and expand rural electrification.

Supply Chain Collaboration Forum
The forum will cover the government’s ambition of becoming a regional vehicle manufacturing hub beginning with supply chain opportunities addressing how incentives encourage investment. GAIKINDO representatives are also set to discuss initiatives empowering local SMEs.

Tech & Skills Workshop and Xperience Zone
Technicians will engage in practical and theoretical training to keep pace with the evolving automotive industry and transition to the EV market. Attendees can gain immediate, hands-on experience in an interactive area where they can step into the role of a mechanic. Highlights include dent repair, spot welding, car polishing, plasma cutting, and VR spray-painting, helping workshops make informed purchasing decisions, refine operational techniques, and evaluate new revenue streams.

Business Matching Programme
Supported by a dedicated team and an advanced matchmaking system, the programme connects buyers with specific sourcing needs directly to exhibitors, helping participants build meaningful business relationships during the show.

autoFEST@JKT
The event brings automotive culture to life through interactive features, classic car displays, and live vehicle services. Highlights include AMJKT Grand Prix Cup (motorsport simulator racing), an outdoor Car Slalom Test, Auto Service Day offering complimentary wheel alignments and nitrogen tyre fills, and the Auto Bazaar for sourcing hard-to-find components.

For more information about visitor pre-registration, please visit www.automechanika-jakarta.com.

Automechanika Jakarta is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Indonesian Automotive Parts & Components Industries Association (GIAMM).

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Chandigarh University’s Computer Science Engineering Students Develop AI-Powered Platform to Detect Fraudulent Apps

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CSE students win ₹3 lakh at CyberShield Hackathon for this Generative AI innovation to combat fraudulent apps & banking malware services

CHANDIGARH, India, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chandigarh University’s Computer Science Engineering (CSE) students have once again proven their brilliance on the national stage by securing second position in the national-level CyberShield Hackathon, organized by Bank of India in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad to solve AI, cybersecurity and banking-fraud challenges, winning a prize of Rs 3 lakh by providing innovative solution for harnessing Generative AI for automated reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis and risk scoring of fraudulent mobile applications (APKs) and malware.

The Chandigarh University’s ‘Team Fi’, comprising of four third-year students of Bachelor of Engineering-CSE (IBM-Cyber Security) Danish Verma, Rahul Jaluthria, Varun Gupta and Avneet Kaur secured second position in the hackathon which attracted over 3000 team registrations from universities and higher educational institutions across India.

Among the 72 shortlisted teams, involving 232 participants, which presented their solutions and prototypes at CyberShield Hackathon in IIT Hyderabad, Team Fi of Chandigarh University – representing the Centre for Privacy and Security in Emerging Technologies (CPSET) at Chandigarh University’s Apex Institute of Technology-Computer Science Engineering (AIT-CSE) – was among the nine teams which advanced to the final round for first problem statement – harnessing Generative AI for automated reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, and risk scoring of fraudulent mobile applications (APKs) and malware.

Chandigarh University’s team secured the runner-up position in the CyberShield Hackathon with the prize money of Rs 3 lakh by building an AI-powered cybersecurity platform designed to assist in the analysis and investigation of suspicious Android applications.

 “Our approach was to build an agentic AI infrastructure around this problem, moving beyond a conventional automated analysis pipeline and exploring how autonomous AI agents could coordinate different stages of cybersecurity analysis. Without going too deep into the technical implementation, our goal was to rethink how AI could be applied to a traditionally complex and highly manual cybersecurity workflow. So, the AI-powered cybersecurity platform built by our team automates several aspects of application security assessment and uses intelligent analysis to identify potentially malicious or suspicious behaviour, evaluate associated risks and generate meaningful insights for cybersecurity professionals. By bringing different stages of Android security investigation into a unified workflow, this project aimed to reduce manual effort, improve the consistency of analysis and help security teams investigate potential threats more efficiently while maintaining an evidence-driven approach,” said Team Fi’s Danish Verma.

“The on-site evaluation of the solution given by the participating teams was done by an impressive panel of judges and experts from diverse backgrounds and organisations including EY, C-DAC, McKinsey, Bank of India, and IIT Hyderabad. After the final evaluation, Team Fi secured 2nd place nationally in problem statement 1 to win Rs 3 lakh prize. For our team, Rs 3 lakh prize was more than just a monetary award. It was a tangible recognition of the work, experimentation and persistence that went into building our solution and taking it through every stage of the competition. Starting from an idea and seeing it survive four rounds of online evaluation, a national-level shortlist, an on-site technical evaluation and finally the last round at IIT Hyderabad made the achievement especially meaningful. The problem statement gives our team an opportunity to look at cybersecurity through a different lens and explore what could happen when agentic AI is designed around real-world security problems. Presenting that vision to experts from EY, C-DAC, McKinsey, Bank of India and IIT Hyderabad, and ultimately being recognised among the top solutions, reinforced our belief that ambitious ideas are worth pursuing when you are willing to keep building, testing and improving them,” he added.

Congratulating CU students on their achievement, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University said, “We are very proud of these students for their dedication, expertise and collaborative spirit for pushing the boundaries of innovation and making meaningful contributions to the advancement of cybersecurity solutions in banking. Chandigarh University remains dedicated to offering top-tier educational experiences, supporting its mission to cultivate knowledgeable, skilled, and innovative engineers who will contribute significantly to their respective fields and society at large. The University’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and highly qualified teaching staff enrich the students with practical experiences and theoretical learning. Additionally, the university regularly organizes various competitions and programs to enable students to showcase their talents and continue their educational journey.”

Sandhu said the Chandigarh University has launched Centre for Privacy and Security in Emerging Technologies (CPSET) Lab at AIT-CSE for strengthening research, innovation, and hands-on learning in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies. “As per National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal Data, around 28 lakh cyber frauds were reported in the year 2025, amounting to 22,931 crore rupees. The launch of this Centre of Excellence reflects Chandigarh University’s commitment to learning, innovation and building a stronger cybersecurity community. At CPSET, we continue to create opportunities that encourage students to learn, explore, and grow in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. As cybersecurity is revolutionizing the world in almost every industry and domain and is advancing at an unprecedented pace, large number of skilled resources with an in-depth understanding of underlying technologies as well as the domain will be required to build the necessary foundations and innovate. And in fact, it is expected by 2026, this industry would be at $352.25 billion business value. In line with this pressing industry need, Chandigarh University AIT has collaborated with one of the best companies in field of cybersecurity, IBM to offer advanced industry-oriented program of Bachelor of Engineering in Internet of Things as a four-year undergraduate program that familiarizes students with the diverse aspects of the cybersecurity ecosystem in functional as well as operational domains. During the tenure of this program, students develop an understanding of the trending abstract models for cybersecurity and apply them to real world, industry-based applications,” he added.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

 

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