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.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BCBS Assesses Bank Use of AI & Machine Learning

    By Editors | 18/03/2022

    The BCBS is exploring banks’ use of AI/ML, specifically in the areas of explainability, governance, and resilience and financial stability.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Lifts Restrictions on Digital Product Launches at HDFC

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    The restrictions were imposed in 2020 in response to multiple digital outages that impacted customers. HDFC is India’s largest private bank.

    Cybersecurity

    FS-ISAC Warns of Cyber Risk ‘Trifecta’ in 2022 and Beyond

    By Editors | 15/03/2022

    Boards, auditors, and regulators will demand that firms level up their incident response playbooks, tools, and platforms.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australia: Senator Calls on Govt to Accelerate Work on Crypto Regulation

    By Darien Choong | 15/03/2022

    Senator Andrew Bragg said the government should hire experts to permanently work on crypto regulation within a dedicated unit of Treasury.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Updates Market Integrity Rules and 10 Rule Books

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2022

    From 10 March 2023, financial markets and participants will have to comply with new technological and operational resilience rules.

    Cybersecurity

    CSA Singapore to Update Cybersecurity Act, Code of Practice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2022

    The updates will seek to address ransomware, cloud and 5G technology risks faced by critical information infrastructure sectors including banking & finance.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    IMDA Starts Onboarding Banks to New SMS SenderID Registry

    By Editors | 08/03/2022

    IMDA has begun onboarding banks and other organisations on the new system, which will prevent spoofed SMS text messages from being sent upfront.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Concerned About Impact of Ukraine Invasion on Risk Environment

    By Editors | 06/03/2022

    Russia’s actions run counter to the FATF core principles. The FATF is reviewing Russia’s role at the FATF and will consider steps to uphold its core values.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand SEC Tightens Custody Rules for Digital Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2022

    The SEC is also proposing requirements for digital asset businesses to disclose service quality information on their websites.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thai Police, Banks Launch New Centre for Reporting Cybercrime

    By Editors | 03/03/2022

    The new platform is expected to reduce waiting times at police stations and help banks to cancel fraudulent financial transactions more quickly.

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