AI, Technology & Data

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    Data Privacy

    HKMA Sets Expectations for CRA’s Exit from ‘Credit Data Smart’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2024

    Credit reference agency Nova Credit Limited has decided to cease operations and exit the new credit reference platform known as Credit Data Smart.

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    Data Privacy

    China Proposes to Introduce National Cyberspace IDs

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2024

    Cyberspace IDs would minimise the collection of personal information by internet platforms, the MPS and CAC said.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India: Ransomware Attack Disrupts Services at Nearly 300 Banks

    By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

    The attack affected C-Edge Technologies, a TCS and SBI joint venture that provides technology services to small banks across India.

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    Cybersecurity

    RBI Issues New Anti-Fraud Rules for Non-bank Payment Systems

    By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

    The new master direction includes requirements to establish real-time fraud monitoring solutions and multi-factor authentication for all payment transactions.

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    Cybersecurity

    Australian Treasury Publishes Digital and Cyber Security Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024

    The strategy focuses on four areas to ensure Treasury’s information and systems are secure, resilient, responsive, and fit-for-purpose.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Westpac, Optus Launch New Anti-scam Capability

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024

    Westpac launched a new in-app calling capability to protect customers from scammers trying to impersonate the bank.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    SEBI Launches AI-enabled Chatbot to Address Investors’ Queries

    By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

    The chatbot can currently answer questions relating to the securities market, the latest master circulars, and the grievance redressal process.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    Regulating GenAI: New Tools, Old Challenges

    By Bradley Maclean | 30/07/2024

    Striking the right balance between automation and human expertise is vital to ensure the effective use of GenAI technology.

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    Structural Regulation

    BSP Set to Reopen Applications for Digital Bank Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2024

    BSP Governor Eli Remolona said a circular would be released “soon” indicating when the application window will be reopened.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Issues Legal Guidelines for Combatting Asia’s ‘Fraud Parks’

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2024

    The guidelines identify four key areas where punishment shall be imposed to combat large-scale industrial fraud parks in Southeast Asia.

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