Cybersecurity

    Reporting on regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and best practices to safeguard financial institutions and markets against cyber threats, data breaches, and vulnerabilities through proactive measures.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Carries Out Cyber Resilience Exercise with French Regulators

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    The joint exercise “fully confirmed” the ability of the MAS, BdF and ACPR to exchange and share information efficiently in times of crisis.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Enhances Cybersecurity Requirements for Asset Managers

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    A new framework that took effect on 15 July requires AMCs to conduct cyber audits twice a year and report incidents within six hours of detection.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Trade Finance Registry to Go Live in Q4

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    The Association of Banks in Singapore has selected MonetaGo and GUUD to deliver a registry that will prevent duplicate financing and fraud.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2022

    Companies should review their cyber resilience settings and ensure detection, mitigation and response measures are adequate, says Greg Yanco.

    Operational Risk

    HKIMR Explores Pandemic Lessons for Operational Resilience

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    Effective implementation of business continuity plans was a key factor contributing to operational resilience, says new report.

    Data Privacy

    China Issues Certification Rules for Network Operators

    By Darien Choong | 15/06/2022

    The data processing activities covered under the rules include online data collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, and disclosure.

    Data Privacy

    UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Enters Into Force

    By Darien Choong | 15/06/2022

    The agreement promotes cooperation on cross-border data flows, fintech, cybersecurity, and mutual recognition of digital identity systems.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Japan, Singapore to Explore Mutual Recognition of Digital Identity

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Mutual recognition of digital identity credentials is part of an agreement to cooperate on the digital transformation of government services.

    DeFi & Web3

    Regulating the Metaverse: A “Metacode” of Conduct

    By Kanv Pandit | 14/06/2022

    Kanv Pandit highlights the need for a ‘metacode of conduct’ to protect metaverse users from loss and fraud until regulation catches up.

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