Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Cybersecurity

    EU Parliament Adopts DORA Text, Enforcement Expected in 2025

    By Editors | 14/11/2022

    New requirements on network and information system security will apply to all financial system participants, including crypto firms and cloud services providers.

    Sustainable Finance

    China Urges Private Investment Participation in National Projects

    By Editors | 09/11/2022

    The NDRC said it would improve the policy environment to stimulate private investment in major projects aligned with national strategies.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Bursa Malaysia Concludes Customers Experience Analytics PoC

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2022

    A machine learning model was used to gain insights from industry data that will help improve the retail investor experience and outcomes.

    Cybersecurity

    Thai SEC: Revised IT Security Rules to Take Effect in July 2023

    By Editors | 08/11/2022

    The SEC has strengthened the obligations of capital markets and digital assets firms to supervise and manage the risks to their IT systems.

    Data Privacy

    Regulatory Dynamics for FinTech in Asia Pacific

    By Ian Herbison | 08/11/2022

    Ian Herbison and Saskia Kendall discuss three dynamics shaping the APAC FinTech industry and the need for partnership between the public and private sectors.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Eases Requirements for Rural Banks to Offer Internet Banking

    By Editors | 08/11/2022

    The net worth requirement and net NPA eligibility criteria have been relaxed, to promote the spread of digital banking for customers in rural areas.

    CBDCs

    Bank of Korea Completes Second Stage of CBDC Experiments

    By Editors | 08/11/2022

    BOK tested the use of its CBDC system to purchase NFTs, perform cross-border remittances, fulfill seizure orders, and automate AML/CFT monitoring and STR filings.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore Launches New Climate Finance Accelerator

    By Editors | 07/11/2022

    MAS, Google Cloud and KPMG launched the accelerator to channel capital toward companies with market-ready climate fintech solutions.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    SEBI Drafts Cloud Adoption Framework for Regulated Entities

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2022

    The framework says there are “no limitations” on the use of any cloud deployment models, but provision must only be from data centres empanelled by MeitY.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS to Cooperate with Ghana on Trade and Financial Services

    By Editors | 04/11/2022

    MAS will work on initiatives to generate greater opportunities for trade and financial services cooperation between Singapore and Ghana.

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