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.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Guidelines on Establishing Digital Banking Units

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/04/2022

    Commercial banks with past digital banking experience can open new digital banking units without having to seek authorisation from the RBI.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    From Russia in Haste

    By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022

    The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022

    FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore CSA Developing Technical Reference on Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The Technical Reference will provide guidance on the adoption of tiered cybersecurity measures to address the different risk profiles of enterprises.

    Data Privacy

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Customer Data Protection

    By Editors | 04/04/2022

    The guidance highlights the need for banks to put in place effective data governance frameworks and control measures to protect their customer data.

    Cybersecurity

    Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for 2022

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    Key focus areas include work to address Covid-19 scarring effects, enhance cross-border payments, and address financial risks from climate change.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BSP Requires Banks to Implement Real Time Fraud Monitoring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2022

    Under new relations, Philippine banks and NBFIs are required to implement automated and real-time fraud monitoring and detection systems by end-December.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Issues Additional Guidance for SVF Licensees

    By Editors | 28/03/2022

    New practice note offers guidance on governance, outsourcing, internal controls, technology risk, and business conduct, among other areas.

    KYC & CDD

    RBI Orders Paytm Payments Bank to Stop Onboarding Clients

    By Editors | 19/03/2022

    The bank reportedly violated rules by allowing data to flow to servers overseas and did not properly verify thousands of customers.

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