Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Structural Regulation

    China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    GIFT City Regulator Amends Proposals for TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

    Feedback on IFSCA's proposed regulations highlights concerns over re-registration costs, mandatory officer appointments, and restrictive client eligibility criteria.

    AI Risk & Governance

    US Allows Nvidia to Resume Sales of H20 AI Chips to China

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    After tighter export controls were announced in April, Nvidia has been "assured" by the US government that licences will be granted and it could start deliveries soon.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Proposes Plan to Replace Futures Clearing System by Q1 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

    ASX has launched a consultation on replacing its Genium system with a Nasdaq platform, proposing operational and technical changes for participants.

    Payments & Settlements

    BRICS Advances SWIFT Alternative Plan, Taps Indonesia’s QRIS for Pilot

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The BRICS group has tasked finance ministers with developing a cross-border payment system, but analysts point to significant technical and geopolitical hurdles.

    KYC & CDD

    GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

    Cybersecurity

    BIS Paper Offers Roadmap for Addressing Quantum Threat in Banking

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    A new BIS paper outlines a roadmap for banks and supervisors to counter quantum computing threats, urging an immediate start.

    Cybersecurity

    BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

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