Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS, CFTC Sign Fintech Cooperation Arrangement

By Editors | 17/09/2018

Cooperation arrangement focuses on information sharing and facilitating referrals of fintech firms between Singapore and the US.

Emerging Prudential Risks

DTCC Identifies Post-GFC Opportunities to Enhance Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2018

Ten years after Lehman Brothers became insolvent, additional work is needed to fully address financial system vulnerabilities, while at the same time new risks have emerged.

Cloud & Infrastructure

The Use of Regulatory Sandboxes in Europe and Asia

By Claus Christensen | 06/09/2018

Asia presents a unique mix of technological advancements and interconnected economic and regulatory systems, which makes it the perfect environment for rapid business growth for fintech/regtech companies with ambitious goals.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Defers CHESS Replacement by Six Months to Ensure Readiness

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2018

ASX deferred the earliest go-live date for new DLT-based system to target March-April 2021; will provide additional six months for user development and testing, industry testing and accreditation.

Cloud & Infrastructure

The Time for Cloud in Financial Services

By Krishan Chauhan | 29/08/2018

Digital transformation of financial services is well underway, driving the demand for new and innovative solutions such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. These technologies require an ever-increasing set of computational power, storage, and analysis that can be seamlessly provisioned by the cloud.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Banking on the Cloud is Vital – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2018

In a new report, Quinlan & Associates suggests successful adoption and effective utilisation of cloud technology can help banks achieve a 1-2 percent revenue boost and a 2 percent reduction in overall costs.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cambodia Launches Fintech Association

By Editors | 21/08/2018

New body will connect Cambodia with overseas fintech associations and has already signed agreements with associations in Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan.

Data Privacy

Data Challenges Continue as Top Regulatory Concern in APAC – AxiomSL

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2018

Risk and regulatory executives surveyed have identified data challenges, regulatory change and compliance resources as top pain points in financial services sector.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Financial Regulators Consult on ‘Global Sandbox’ Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2018

HKMA, MAS, ASIC among 12 regulators seeking views from interested parties on new Global Financial Innovation Network initiative, including its role, tools and where it should prioritise activity.