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

    HKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2022

    The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.

    Cybersecurity

    HKMA Launches Knowledge Hub to Promote RegTech Adoption

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The Hub’s launch is accompanied by videos featuring regtech solutions from HSBC, Citibank, iFinHealth, Ping An OneConnect Bank and ASTRI.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BSP Directs FIs to Implement Controls Against Cyber Fraud

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The recommended control measures include the removal of clickable links in emails and SMS and customer notifications for fund transfers and contact information changes.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Warns of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    Global financial stability cannot be taken for granted going forward, FSB Chair Klaas Knot said in a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA to Develop Additional Safeguards for Bank Customers

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2022

    A fresh review of the Banking Code of Practice has been launched, covering information disclosure, customers’ finance management, and dispute handling.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSC Korea to Relax Network Separation, Cloud Computing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2022

    The rule amendments seek to address excessive regulations that have hindered digital transformation efforts in the financial sector.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Vietnam Rushes to Finalise Regulatory Framework for Fintech Activities

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2022

    The SBV has warned of fraud incidents involving e-wallets and asks banks to monitor the use of data by fintechs until the new regulatory framework is in place.

    Data Privacy

    FSC Korea Bolsters Consumer Safeguards in MyData Licensing System

    By Editors | 14/04/2022

    The FSC will prohibit MyData services providers from buying and selling consumer data, and start conducting post-licensing inspections to ensure adequate protections are in place.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    ASEAN Ministers, Central Banks Prioritise Financial Stability, Inclusion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022

    Finance ministers and central bankers have committed to promoting financial stability, financial inclusion and banking integration in the ASEAN region.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Starts Licensing Cybersecurity Service Providers

    By Darien Choong | 14/04/2022

    Firms that provide penetration testing or managed security operations centre monitoring services have to apply for a licence by 11 October.

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