Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    MAS Proposes New Requirements for Banks’ Outsourced Functions

    By Editors | 08/02/2019

    The proposals will expand MAS’ powers to impose requirements on banks’ and merchant banks’ outsourcing arrangements, regardless of where outsourced functions are performed.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ISDA Launches Digital Platform to Automate IM Documentation

    By Editors | 07/02/2019

    ‘ISDA Create – IM’ is expected to significantly reduce the time and resources it takes to negotiate margin documentation for participants in non-cleared OTC derivatives markets.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Board, Compliance Engagement Lacking in Technology Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2019

    Financial services firms lack engagement from boards and risk and compliance functions, according to a new survey from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Global Innovation Sandbox Opens for Cross Border Testing

    By Editors | 04/02/2019

    The GFIN’s 29 members include the HKMA, SFC, MAS and ASIC. Applications are now open for firms looking to test innovative cross border financial services.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Consults on Strategic Vision for Payments Sector

    By Editors | 23/01/2019

    The Australian Payments Council is inviting comments to review it 2015 Australian Payments Plan aimed at supporting digital payments.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Nine Associations Join Forces to Launch ‘Asia-Pacific FinTech Network’

    By Editors | 17/01/2019

    Launched at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, the new network aims to boost regional collaboration and cross-border innovation.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    S. Korea FSC Announces Fintech Policy Direction for 2019

    By Editors | 17/01/2019

    More than 200 regulations under review to reduce barriers to fintech investment; Regulatory sandbox set for April launch.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Gets First API Exchange Platform in Open Banking Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2019

    JETCO launches the city’s first Open API exchange; New Accenture survey indicates willingness of Hong Kong consumers to share personal financial information with third parties.

    Data Privacy

    India to Force Foreign Brokers to Store Data Locally

    By Editors | 15/01/2019

    SEBI plans to mandate that data on Indian customers be stored on local servers, or for a real-time backup to be created to enable access from within the country.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore Banking Union Opens to Broader Financial Industry

    By Editors | 14/01/2019

    The newly renamed Banking and Financial Services Union aims to help professionals stay relevant and competitive amid technological advancement and industry changes.

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