Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Structural Regulation

    Guangdong, HK to Boost Financial Cooperation

    By Editors | 30/10/2017

    Governments to relax restrictions on cross-border business operations and boost RMB flows; cooperate further on fintech and green finance.

    Structural Regulation

    Here’s Sand in Your Eye

    By Karen Chiu | 26/10/2017

    **Why fintech (financial technology) sandboxes aren’t necessarily the child’s play they’ve been made out to be by banks and disrupters alike.
    **

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Old Rivals Hong Kong, Singapore Launch Fintech Tie-up

    By Editors | 26/10/2017

    Decision to work together on distributed ledger, other fintech initiatives belie reputed rivalry between two financial centres.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Bank of Japan Investigating Use of Supervisory Technology

    By Editors | 23/10/2017

    Central bank suggests financial market supervisors use of technology is one of the highest priorities in global regulation.

    Cybersecurity

    Thai Banks Join up to Improve Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 09/10/2017

    Fifteen banks in Thailand have set up a group to tackle information technology stability and security and prepare for cyber-attacks.

    Cybersecurity

    Philippines Set to Introduce Tighter Cybersecurity Requirements for Banks

    By Editors | 04/10/2017

    Measures will include enhanced risk management and governance requirements as well as increased use of cloud technology.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Boosts Banks in Battle vs Fintech Firms

    By Samuel Riding | 02/10/2017

    Banks allowed to provide broader range of services including online sale of consumer goods; MAS cites ‘increasing competition from non-bank players’.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Launches Smart Banking Initiative Including Enhanced Sandbox

    By Samuel Riding | 29/09/2017

    In addition to the enhanced sandbox, HKMA will also work on a new payment system, minimising regulatory friction in onboarding and other services.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Regulators Must Collectively Embrace 4th Industrial Revolution – ASIC

    By Editors | 25/09/2017

    Chairman Greg Medcraft expresses concern about regulatory fragmentation with increased use of technology, emergence of ICOs.

    KYC & CDD

    Japan FSA to Trial Blockchain KYC

    By Editors | 25/09/2017

    Blockchain KYC will allow customers to open multiple accounts without having to go through individual onboarding procedures each time.

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