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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BNM Issues Draft Guidance on Managing Cloud Risks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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