Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea FSS Announces Plans to Transform Supervisory Processes

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/03/2025

The digital transformation plan includes AI-based risk monitoring, a paperless regulatory framework, and a cloud-based collaboration system.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Issues Rules for Financial Service Aggregation Providers

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

Aggregation services facilitate consumers in comparing, selecting, and/or using financial products and services that match their profiles and/or needs.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Launches QRIS Tap for Faster, Contactless Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

The central bank initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and accelerate digital payment adoption across Indonesia.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea Announces New Guidelines on Third-Party Risk Management

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

The guidelines draw on international standards and will be implemented as self-regulatory standards through industry associations.

Structural Regulation

RBI Invites SRO Applicants for Account Aggregator Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

The RBI released a framework setting out eligibility criteria, governance structures and responsibilities for the proposed SRO-AA.

Structural Regulation

Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

Regulators will collaborate on capital markets, digital assets, cross-border payment connectivity, and fintech growth.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Proposes Recommendations to Address “Neo-broker” Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2025

The recommendations aim to protect retail investors by enhancing the transparency, fairness, and integrity of neo-brokers’ operations.

Cybersecurity

NIST Highlights Need for “Crypto Agility” in Face of Quantum Threats

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

The report highlights slow algorithm transitions, risks of quantum computing, and the need for modular cryptographic systems.

KYC & CDD

GLEIF Launches Open Data Network to Foster Data Compatibility

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/03/2025

Led by GLEIF and Open Ownership, the initiative aims to embed LEIs into open data sources to enhance data utility across the public and private sectors.