Several online brokers had been hoping for a delay, tech advisory firm suggests some are ‘willing to trade a little security for convenience’.
IMF can play key role to develop global regulatory approach; Lagarde calls for systemic risk assessment, expresses hope for crypto to improve financial ecosystem.
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury expects banks to comply with requirements of HKMA personal data privacy ordinance.
Australia’s Financial Stability Review says risks easing, financial system resilient; but dangers remain on household debt, weak risk control and poor culture at banks.
Central bank will cap outstanding balances of short-term financing tools at 60% of a brokerage’s net capital; cap to be adjusted every six months based on brokers’ liquidity profiles.
Brokers will be required to use 2FA for client log-ins; implement raft of new measures including management responsibility, stress tests.
Why supporting supply chain activity could be a regulatory and reputational minefield for banks.
New rules likely soon after SFC consultation as WannaCry underscores need for protection.
Domestic authorities' actions, relative isolation of currency insulate global financial system from China risk.
Regulators encourage mutual support and cooperation as industry players eye billions in cost savings.