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

    OJK Indonesia Directs Banks to Prioritise Digital Transformation

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    OJK says banks need to prioritise digital transformation to improve their competitiveness and ensure the overall resilience of the banking sector.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Advisory Panel Offers Recommendations on Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    The Cyber Security Advisory Panel said security awareness and competency in the blockchain space are “not where they needed to be”.

    Cybersecurity

    US Agencies Probe Chinese Payment Terminal Maker PAX

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021

    PAX Global Technology is reportedly under investigation over allegations from a US payment processor that its terminals are being used to stage cyberattacks.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    PBOC Issues Guidance on Using Open Source Technology

    By Editors | 28/10/2021

    FIs are encouraged to actively participate in the development of “international and domestic” open source technology communities.

    Cybersecurity

    China to Allow Foreign Investors to Open VPN Services

    By Darien Choong | 27/10/2021

    Foreign telecoms companies will be allowed to set up joint ventures in China to provide VPN services to foreign businesses operating in Beijing.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan’s FSC Amends Regulations for Financial Holding Companies

    By Darien Choong | 26/10/2021

    Foreign banks in Taiwan are no longer required to have a local chief of information security if there is a designated officer at the head office or regional level.

    Structural Regulation

    HK Financial Sector Calls for Easing of Covid Restrictions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/10/2021

    Nearly half of surveyed FIs are considering moving staff or functions away from Hong Kong due to operational challenges, including travel and quarantine uncertainty.

    Cybersecurity

    FSB Seek Global Harmonisation in Cyber Incident Reporting

    By Editors | 20/10/2021

    The FSB will promote convergence in cyber incident reporting by developing best practices, defining information to be shared, and creating common terminologies.

    Structural Regulation

    FMA Sets Target Dates for Financial Advice Licensing

    By Editors | 19/10/2021

    Transitional licences under the new financial advice regime will expire on 16 March 2023. Providers are asked to apply for full licences ahead of time.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UPDATED – BOT Calms Nerves Amid Large Scale Bank Card Fraud  

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 18/10/2021

    More than 10,000 card holders have experienced unatuthorised transactions on credit and debit cards issued by several Thai banks.

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