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

    HKMA Outlines Three Year Roadmap for Suptech Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2021

    The HKMA will explore the potential conversion of regulations into machine-executable codes and the introduction of a system that automatically creates regulatory reports.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam: HoSE Commences Trials on New Trading System

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/06/2021

    HoSE has commenced connection trials with securities firms and intends to start functional trials from 26 July.

    Cybersecurity

    Banking on API Management to Succeed in the Digital World

    By David Chan | 16/06/2021

    AdNovum’s David Chan discusses the need to safeguard APIs as financial institutions increasingly seek to digitalise their services.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Needs New Cybersecurity Legislation: FSDC

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021

    The FSDC recommends the development of legislation to provide legal certainty and protection, clarity on cross-border data transfers, and a framework for accountability.

    Data Privacy

    China Passes Data Security Law, Effective in September

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2021

    Companies that provide data to foreign judicial or law enforcement agencies without approval can have their business licences revoked and be penalised up to CNY 5 million.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Announces New Fintech Development Strategy

    By Editors | 09/06/2021

    The “Fintech 2025” strategy seeks the comprehensive adoption of technology in the financial sector by 2025 through a focus on five key areas.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US DOJ Forms Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force

    By Editors | 06/06/2021

    The task force will be used to coordinate efforts to combat ransomware attacks, which will now be treated with the severity of terrorism threats.

    Cybersecurity

    RBA to Modernise Identity, Access Management Capabilities

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/06/2021

    The RBA has issued a tender request inviting firms to supply it technology to enhance its identity and access management capabilities.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    MAS Issues Guidance on Managing Risks of Cloud Services

    By Editors | 04/06/2021

    In a new advisory, MAS highlights the key risks and control measures FIs should consider before adopting public cloud services.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Issues Consultation Response on Credit Reporting Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2021

    Licensed credit bureaus will be required to establish a Code of Conduct and comply with requirements on technology risk management and cyber security.

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