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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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India Proposes Measures to Combat Spam Calls & SMS
By Ajoy K Das | 31/08/2024
Complaints have surged about unregistered telemarketers, including those using auto-dialers or robo-calls for unsolited commercial communications.
Structural Regulation
RBI Grants Recognition to First SRO for Fintech Sector
By Ajoy K Das | 30/08/2024
The RBI granted recognition to the ‘Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment’, known as FACE.
Data Privacy
Europol, New Zealand Can Share Personal Data to Combat Crime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/08/2024
A new agreement has entered into force that allows Europol and New Zealand authorities to exchange personal data to combat crime.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Westpac to Expand Anti-Scam Feature to Institutional Clients
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2024
Westpac’s institutional and government clients will be able to run a check on payee details before making payments.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
French Police Arrests Telegram Chief Executive Pavel Durov
By Editors | 26/08/2024
French authorities allege a lack of moderation on Telegram to prevent criminal use, and failure to cooperate with law enforcement in criminal cases.
Operational Risk
OJK Indonesia Launches Digital Resilience Guide for Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2024
The guide addresses key aspects of business continuity, disruption management, and consumer protection in the evolving digital landscape.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Considers Granting Police More Powers to Block Scams
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/08/2024
The police will be able to block banking transactions if there is “reasonable belief” that victims will transfer money to scammers.
Custody & Infrastructure
SFC Finds ‘Unsatisfactory Practices’ at Some Crypto Firms
By Editors | 23/08/2024
The SFC found an overreliance on just a few executives for custody and inadequate safeguards against cybercrime risks.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US SEC Fines Transfer Agent for Failure to Guard Against Cyber Fraud
By Editors | 23/08/2024
The transfer agent’s failures led to more than $6.6mn in losses from two separate cyber intrusions, one of which involved Hong Kong bank accounts.
Payments & Settlements
BSP, NBC to Cooperate on Payment System Connectivity, Digital Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/08/2024
The central banks will collaborate on payment connectivity, digital finance innovation, AI, cyber security, and sustainable finance.
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