Cloud & Infrastructure

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

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    Cybersecurity

    EU Agrees Measures to Boost Cyber Defence Capabilities

    By Editors | 09/03/2024

    The EU will introduce a pan-European cyber security alert system, a cybersecurity emergency mechanism, and certification schemes for managed security services.

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    Structural Regulation

    Thailand to Open Applications for Virtual Bank Licences in March

    By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2024

    The Bank of Thailand aims to grant three virtual bank licences by mid-2025, with a view to seeing services launch in 2026.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore Readies New Act to Boost Digital Resilience

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2024

    The new Digital Infrastructure Act will improve accountability of cloud services and data centre operators, which are crucial to the financial sector.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BNM Launches Enhanced Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 01/03/2024

    The enhanced framework makes it easier for early-stage fintechs to meet the eligibility requirements and introduces an accelerated pathway for regulated firms.

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    Market Data & Technology

    JPX to Launch New Data Services Platform by End-March

    By Editors | 28/02/2024

    “J-LAKE” will centralise the management and analysis of financial and capital market data and help expand JPX’s data distribution services.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore FinTech Association Drives FinTech Expansion to Malaysia

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/02/2024

    Under the new Project Tapir, Singapore Fintech companies will be supported by Malaysian venture capital firms in their expansion efforts.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSDF Top-up Will Help Anchor Singapore Financial Services Capabilities

    By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2024

    MAS will use the S$2bn top-up to support talent development initiatives, innovation in financial services, and infrastructure projects.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Expand Open Banking Services

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

    Open banking services will be extended to business accounts and provided through offline channels.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Approves GCash Expansion Services to Overseas Filipinos

    By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

    Filipinos in 16 countries can now send money, pay bills and buy load using the GCash app.

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    Cybersecurity

    MAS Issues Guidance for FIs on Quantum Cybersecurity Risks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/02/2024

    FIs are advised to conduct PoC trials with quantum security solutions to understand operational impacts and implementation challenges.

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