Cloud & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    OJK Launches Five Year Roadmap for Rural Bank Development

    By Mark Johnston | 06/12/2021

    Indonesia’s OJK has launched a five year development roadmap for the country’s rural banks and Sharia rural banks.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Launches Enhanced Competency Framework on Fintech

    By Editors | 06/12/2021

    Banks are “strongly encouraged” to adopt the ECF-Fintech as part of their overall efforts to support the professional development of employees.

    Market Data & Technology

    JPX Creates New Subsidiary to Accelerate Market Innovation

    By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2021

    The new subsidiary will enable JPX to accelerate its work to diversify its businesses, advance the sophistication of its services, and improve market efficiency.

    Cryptocurrency

    EU Closer to Adopting Crypto Assets & Digital Resilience Laws

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021

    Once a political agreement is reached between the European Council and the European Parliament, the draft rules can become law.

    Data Privacy

    S. Korean Financial Sector Launches MyData Services Pilot

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021

    17 FIs and fintechs are piloting the API-based MyData service starting today (1 December), ahead of a full launch on 1 January.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Opens First Industry Test Environment for CHESS Replacement

    By Editors | 01/12/2021

    ITE1 is open for software providers to test functional and non-functional workflows for the new equities clearing and settlement system.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    ACCC to Launch CDR Sandbox to Support Innovation

    By Editors | 30/11/2021

    The sandbox aims to help current and prospective CDR participants build and test their solutions faster, and improve accuracy and quality.

    Payments & Settlements

    Japan FSA Orders Mizuho to Undergo Structural Reforms

    By Editors | 29/11/2021

    Mizuho is directed to formulate plans to improve its governance and prevent more system failures from occurring. Three top executives will resign.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Offers Guidance on Regtech for Reporting, Stress Testing

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2021

    The latest regtech adoption guide highlights challenges banks face as a result of their use of legacy systems and siloed data structures.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    India: GIFT City Regulator Wins Approval to Set Up Suptech Fund

    By Editors | 24/11/2021

    The IFSCA also received approval for a new headquarters building. GIFT City’s new gold bullion exchange is expected to launch in January.

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