Cloud & Infrastructure

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

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BNM Issues Draft Guidance on Managing Cloud Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2022

    The guidance sets out expectations on the governance processes, design principles, and operational controls FIs should consider when adopting cloud services.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Green Link Digital Bank Launches Operations in Singapore

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    Green Link Digital Bank, owned by Greenland Group and Linklogis, will seek to address the needs of underserved MSMEs.

    Tokenisation

    SGX CDP Enables Access to DLT Bond Issuance Platform

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    CDP has made available to market participants a blockchain-enabled bond issuance platform developed by Marketnode, a joint venture between SGX and Temasek.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore Launches New Utility to Tackle Supply Chain, Trade Issues

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2022

    Over 70 participants have signed on to use SGTraDex – including DBS, OCBC, Standard Chartered, UOB, Trafigura, ExxonMobil and Chevron.

    Cybersecurity

    Thailand to Set Up New Sandbox for Testing of Corporate NDID

    By Editors | 01/06/2022

    The BOT is planning to also introduce sandboxes in the virtual banking and digital assets space, the relevant regulations are in place.

    Alternative Markets

    Thailand Seeks to Become Venture Capital ‘Powerhouse’

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    Bangkok is envisioned as a regional hub for innovation-focused investors, with the goal of attracting entrepreneurs and stimulating strategic partnerships globally.

    Trading & Investment

    ISLA, ICMA Advance Work to Digitise Industry Documentation

    By Editors | 27/05/2022

    ISLA and Linklaters are working to automate securities lending contract negotation. ICMA is looking to digitise repo documentation.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Govt Support Needed in AI, Big Data Industry: FTAHK

    By Editors | 25/05/2022

    Survey respondents said government support is needed to drive education and promote fairness, ethics, accountability and transparency in the industry.

    Data Privacy

    Singapore, Switzerland to Promote Cross-border Data Connectivity

    By Editors | 25/05/2022

    MAS and SIF will work towards enabling data flows (including personal information) within financial groups, supported by free choice of location for data storage and processing.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI to Review Customer Service Standards, Regulations

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    The committee will identify ways to enhance customer service standards and grievance redress mechanisms in the financial industry.

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