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

    Hong Kong SFC Cites Algo Trading Risk Mitigation Weaknesses

    By Samuel Riding | 13/12/2016

    Findings include insufficient management and control personnel involvement in governance.

    Cybersecurity

    BOJ Governor Bank Warns of Fintech Challenge

    By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

    Haruhiko Kuroda cites issues including ‘obtaining information and maintain stability’.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS to Set Up APAC Cyber-defense Centre

    By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

    Joint initiative with US-based Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Sets Out 2017 Agenda

    By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

    Regulator says to boost cybersecurity, fintech; examine HFT trading regulation.

    Resolution & Recovery

    FSB Sets Out 2017 Agenda

    By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

    Upcoming reports and consultations cover correspondent banking, conduct and derivatives regulation.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Sets Out Fintech Regulation Priorities

    By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

    Managing director discusses ‘activity-based’ payments regime, robo-advice rules, financial cybersecurity unit.

    Cybersecurity

    Cyber Security – Lessons from Hong Kong

    By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

    HKMA sets a baseline for cyber-resilience but more harmonisation is needed.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Beware Blockchain – HKMA

    By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

    Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

    Structural Regulation

    NZ Proposes Market Infrastructure Stability Framework

    By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

    Regulator says framework will promote financial stability amidst evolving market landscape.

    Market Abuse

    Information Leaks, Insider Info Declining – ASIC

    By Samuel Riding | 07/11/2016

    Report reminds firms to review sell-side, corporate advisory regulatory requirements.

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