Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Issues Guidelines Enabling Interoperability Between Payment Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2018

    E-wallet providers can use the state-backed UPI network to make their wallets interoperable with other payment platforms, which will in time include banks and card networks.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore, Indonesia Agree to Cooperate on Fintech

    By Editors | 15/10/2018

    The MOU will facilitate information sharing, promote joint innovation projects and establish a framework to help fintech firms better understand each market.

    Data Privacy

    Fragmented Data Privacy Rules Impede Fintech Growth in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2018

    New ASIFMA whitepaper advocates regional harmonisation of data privacy rules to facilitate continued growth of fintech ecosystems in Asia.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Roll Out Nasdaq Real-Time Risk Technology

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

    The technology provides HKEX with a single point-of-entry for risk management across its markets and enables CCPs more efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Financial Institutions on Digitalisation Journey Should Look Within

    By Arnaud Picut | 05/10/2018

    With digitalisation becoming a mainstay concept, it’s time for financial institutions to rethink and take a holistic view on their digital transformational journeys.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    ASIC Signs Fintech Cooperation Agreements with US, Luxembourg

    By Editors | 05/10/2018

    The US and Luxembourg join a string of international jurisdictions that have agreed to cooperate with ASIC in the development of their fintech and regtech sectors.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Cyber Security Panel Highlights Risks from Emerging Tech

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

    Cybersecurity experts on the panel discussed the growing adoption by financial institutions of new technologies such as cloud services and open APIs.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    APRA Updates Guidance on Cloud Computing Use by Regulated Entities

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2018

    Information paper acknowledges improvements in the ability of regulated entities to manage cloud computing risks, while also detailing observed weaknesses and areas of concern.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    South Korea Designates Fintechs as Agents for Financial Institutions

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2018

    Nine designated fintech firms will be allowed to provide services to customers for up to two years, testing their services as agents of partnering financial institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore, China Achieve ‘New Milestones in Financial Cooperation’

    By Editors | 21/09/2018

    Collaboration to focus on strengthening supervision, enhancing connectivity, cooperating on fintech and supporting the Belt and Road initiative.

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