Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    MAS, IFSCA Sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 20/09/2022

    MAS and IFSCA will collaborate to support sandbox experimentation, enable companies to be referred to each other’s sandbox, and promote cross-border testing.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BSP Approves Introduction of Regulatory Sandbox Framework

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The regulatory sandbox framework will enable the BSP to balance the perceived benefits of emerging technologies against the need to manage their risks.

    Operational Risk

    BOT Orders TMBThanachart to Improve Following Two-day Outage

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The bank is directed to submit a report to BOT explaining the two-day mobile banking app outage, and to prepare a plan to prevent a recurrence.

    Payments & Settlements

    China to Pilot Financial Services Using Railway Transport Documentation

    By Darien Choong | 11/09/2022

    Banks in five cities will pilot the use of railway transport documentation to offer financial services to foreign trade enterprises.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Launches Online Resource for Aspiring Bankers

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The new platform, Banking GPS, provides information on major bank functions and job openings, tips on job-hunting, and experience sharing from practitioners.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    KPMG Launches Embedded Finance Hub in Singapore

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    KPMG said the Hub will work with MAS and the broader ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of embedded finance in Singapore.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.

    Cybersecurity

    BSP Rolls Out New Cyber Risk Management Software at FIs

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The software will streamline and automate regulatory supervision, reporting and compliance assessment of banks’ cybersecurity risk management.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets

    By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

    The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Managing Cloud Computing Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2022

    Banks’ agreements with CSPs should ensure the HKMA can access information stored in the cloud and relevant risk management controls for on-site examinations.

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