Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

MAS Centralises Technology Functions to Drive Digital Transformation

By Editors | 07/03/2019

The MAS’ new Technology Group will centralise its technology capabilities and strengthen supervision of technology risks in the financial sector.

Cybersecurity

Moody’s Explores Credit Implications of Cyber Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2019

Banks are at high risk because they hold the data and funds of private clients, and provide access to their services through multiple online and digital channels, says Moody’s Investors Service.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Are We Ready for the Next Financial Crisis?

By Adrien Vanderlinden | 05/03/2019

DTCC’s Adrien Vanderlinden explores the biggest threats to financial stability 10 years after the financial crisis, and how Asia is responding to potential cyber-threats.

Cybersecurity

Malaysia to Introduce Technology Risk Policy in June – Report

By Editors | 25/02/2019

BNM plans to introduce its policy on technology risk management in June, providing guidelines for financial institutions to combat the rising incidence of cybercrime.

Cybersecurity

SWIFT Publishes Counterparty Cybersecurity Risk Guide

By Editors | 19/02/2019

The guide assists organisations in incorporating their counterparties’ cybersecurity self-attestation data into their risk management frameworks and governance models.

Data Privacy

Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Conduct in Focus in APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2019

Data privacy, conduct & culture, cybersecurity and AML will be in focus in APAC for the next three years, according to a new report from Fenergo.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Board, Compliance Engagement Lacking in Technology Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2019

Financial services firms lack engagement from boards and risk and compliance functions, according to a new survey from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.

KYC & CDD

HKMA’s Regulatory Expectations of Remote Customer On-boarding

By Editors | 05/02/2019

Remote onboarding technology should be able to authenticate customer identities through document image acquisition and “incontrovertibly” link identities through biometrics.

Cybersecurity

Insurance a Critical Part of Cyber Risk Response – MAS

By Manesh Samtani | 01/02/2019

Only 6% of global cyber insurance premiums come from APAC, said MAS division head Elean Chin at the launch of a new report which reveals the inadequacy of cyber risk preparedness.