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Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Australia, UK to Enable Cross Market Sandbox Participation
By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2018
Under the enhance cooperation agreement, the FCA and ASIC will speed up cross-market authorisations and testing for innovative businesses.
Payments & Settlements
Thailand Banks on Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
Central bank plans adoption of blockchain for interbank settlements, bond issuance; leading banks launch joint initiative on blockchain based letters of credit.
Cloud & Infrastructure
S.Korea Moves to Support Fintech Through Sandbox Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
FSC to exempt approved fintechs from regulations, encourage the use of such new technologies including blockchain.
Data Privacy
CBRC Wants Banks to Up Their Data Game
By Samuel Riding | 19/03/2018
Regulator says it has observed data governance regimes in other jurisdictions; says Chinese lenders’ data can be inaccurate, insufficiently comprehensive, and outdated.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Malaysia Establishes Working Group to Digitise Brokerage Industry
By Garima Chitkara | 18/03/2018
The BRIDGe working group will work to enhance operational efficiencies and service standards, promote innovation and reduce brokerage costs.
Data Privacy
MAS to Streamline Data Submissions, Reduce Burden for FIs
By Editors | 16/03/2018
Financial institutions will be allowed to decline MAS requests for previously-submitted data; new regulatory returns to be submitted in machine-readable formats.
Custody & Infrastructure
CSRC Official Backs Public Sector Use of ‘Centralised’ Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2018
CSRC head of technology Zheng Ye encourages the use of blockchain technology for public services, but says absolute decentralisation is untenable.
Structural Regulation
South Korea’s FSC Proposes Fintech Link with Indonesia
By Editors | 10/03/2018
Choi Jong-koo also lobbies to allow Korean firms to expand their business remits in the Southeast Asian country.
Payments & Settlements
Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2018
New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hong Kong’s Fintech Sandbox Risks Alienating Innovators
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2018
HKMA financial technology sandbox needs to evolve to maximise value for all concerned, a new study suggests.
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