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.

    CBDCs

    Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

    Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.

    Cybersecurity

    China to Phase Out Foreign PCs, Software from SOEs

    By Editors | 09/05/2022

    Government agencies and state-backed corporations will have two years to replace foreign-branded personal computers with domestic alternatives.

    Cybersecurity

    Australian Court Penalises RI Advice Over Cybersecurity Failures

    By Editors | 06/05/2022

    The ruling is the first of its kind in Australia, and follows cyber incidents that occurred at authorised representatives of RI Advice between 2014 and 2020.

    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Expands Enforcement Unit Dedicated to Crypto, Cyber

    By Editors | 05/05/2022

    The additional resources will be used to prioritise investigations related to crypto asset offerings, exchanges, lending and staking products, as well as DeFi platforms, NFTs and stablecoins.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA Calls on Major Banks to Enhance NPP Services

    By Editors | 05/05/2022

    The RBA is seeking assurances on the timely implementation of new NPP services, and asking banks to improve the reliability of the NPP services they already provide.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BSP Sanctions BDO, UBP Over Unauthorised Bank Transfers

    By Editors | 04/05/2022

    The BSP said it has completed its investigation into the incident and sanctioned both BDO Unibank and UBP, but it did not specify the penalties.

    Data Privacy

    Taiwan FSC Allows Cross-institutional Data Sharing

    By Editors | 03/05/2022

    Information sharing will be allowed between FIs that do not have group relations, provided that the data sharing model is first reviewed and approved by the FSC.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Launches Campaign to Expand Public Funds Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2022

    Banks, insurers, brokers and foreign FIs are urged to establish licensed fund management companies. Fund investment channels will be expanded and operational rules relaxed.

    Cybersecurity

    India: CERT-In Includes Crypto Firms in New Directions

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2022

    The directions require crypto exchanges, custodians and wallet providers in India to retain KYC information for five years and report cyber incidents to CERT-In.

    Cybersecurity

    CSRC Proposes to Tighten Rules on Cybersecurity Management

    By Editors | 30/04/2022

    Securities and futures firms will have to establish risk monitoring and early warning systems, and strengthen daily vulnerability scanning and security assessments.

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