Cloud & Infrastructure

    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regimes in other jurisdictions; says Chinese lenders’ data can be inaccurate, insufficiently comprehensive, and outdated.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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