Cloud & Infrastructure

Data Privacy

HKMA Asks Banks to Participate in New Data Sharing Initiative

By Editors | 15/08/2023

The Interbank Account Data Sharing Initiative will enable banks to share bank account data with other banks, subject to customer consent.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India Contemplates New Law to Regulate Big Tech

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2023

An MCA-led committee led will this month complete the first draft report on the need for ex-ante regulation for big tech firms via a new law.

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI To Introduce Public Tech Platform for Credit Data

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2023

Following the pilot, the Indian central bank will expand the platform’s scope and coverage to include more products, information providers and lenders.

KYC & CDD

Bangladesh Banks Directed to Simplify Account Opening for NRBs

By Editors | 12/08/2023

Banks are directed to launch digital systems to enable non-resident Bangladeshis to open accounts and invest in the country from overseas.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Earmarks S$150m to Propel Innovation in Financial Sector

By Editors | 08/08/2023

MAS earmarked SGD 150 million for financial tech advancements, aiming to foster innovation and support the evolving fintech ecosystem.

Cybersecurity

Malaysia Introduces Guidelines for Technology Risk Management

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The guidelines are set to come into effect in the third quarter of 2024 to allow ample time for capital market entities to comply.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Halts InterBank Transactions Due to RTGS System Glitch

By Editors | 01/08/2023

Bangladesh’s RTGS system faced technical issues, halting inter-bank transactions. Transactions through the RTGS system resumed the next day.

Data Privacy

APRA is Reviewing its Data Collections Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2023

Some data collections are being prioritised to support APRA’s policy priorities for banking and to address data gaps.

Data Privacy

US Plans More Investment Curbs on China as France Bolsters Bilateral Ties

By Editors | 01/08/2023

Amid rising US-China tensions, Biden plans further tech investment curbs. Yet, France is fostering deeper economic cooperation with China.