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.

    Operational Risk

    MAS Finalises Revisions to BCM Guidelines for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2022

    FIs have until 6 June 2023 to meet the requirements of the revised guidelines, and until 6 June 2024 to conduct their first BCM audit.

    Cybersecurity

    Foreign Firms Express Concern Over CSRC Cybersecurity Rules

    By Editors | 05/06/2022

    Financial firms are reportedly concerned that proposed new rules on cybersecurity could make them vulnerable to hackers and present sector-wide risks.

    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    BNM Issues Draft Guidance on Managing Cloud Risks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.

    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.

    Cybersecurity

    Microsoft Teams Compliance Checklist

    By Smarsh | 31/05/2022

    Find out where you need to be to enjoy the benefits of Teams’ robust collaboration capabilities. And keep your organisation protected from regulatory and legal risk.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Updates Market Infrastructure Cyber Security Framework

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    Stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories are required to conduct a comprehensive cyber audit at least twice each financial year.

    Trading & Investment

    China’s Futures and Derivatives Law: A New Era

    By Jonathan Quie | 24/05/2022

    The new law sets the stage for the continued growth and development of the country’s capital market, say Melody Yang and Jonathan Quie.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Sets Out Expectations on Cyber Risk Management

    By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022

    The guidance follows Australia’s first Federal Court judgment ruling that an AFS licensee breached its obligations on managing cyber risk.

    Structural Regulation

    China Issues New Guidelines on Accounting Firm Inspections

    By Editors | 18/05/2022

    Inspections will assess whether accounting firms have adequate information security and systems for screening audit work papers for “secrets”.

    Cybersecurity

    SEC Thailand Proposes Stricter IT Security Rules for Capital Market

    By Editors | 11/05/2022

    The revised rules apply to securities and derivatives businesses, digital asset operators, clearinghouses, depositories, exchanges, digital token platforms, and crowdfunding platforms.

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