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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.
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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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