AI, Technology & Data

Cybersecurity

SEBI Consults on Consolidated Cyber Resilience Framework for REs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/07/2023

The new draft master framework, open for consultation until 25 July, consolidates 15 individual circulars on cybersecurity issued since 2015.

Cloud & Infrastructure

US to Restrict Chinese Access to Cloud Computing Services – Report

By Editors | 05/07/2023

Cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure would have to seek government permission to serve Chinese firms that use such platforms to train AI models.

Data Privacy

European Commission Proposes Rules to Enhance GDPR Enforcement Efficiency

By Editors | 04/07/2023

The GDPR Procedural Regulation aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities by harmonising some administrative procedures in cross-border cases.

Data Privacy

China to Impose Export Controls on Key Chipmaking Metals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2023

China says the imposition of export curbs on gallium and germanium is to safeguard national security and interests.

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI Launches New Centralised Information Management System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2023

The new system uplifts the RBI’s ability to handle large data flows, aggregate data, perform analysis, disseminate information to the public, and engage with reporting entities.

Cybersecurity

CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud

By Editors | 02/07/2023

The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.

Payments & Settlements

EU Proposes Measures to Enable ‘Open Finance’ and Tackle Payments Fraud

By Editors | 02/07/2023

Payment service providers will gain a legal basis to voluntarily share payment fraud related information via dedicated IT platforms.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Confirms Plans to Expand Paperless Listing Regime

By Editors | 02/07/2023

HKEX will reduce the number of submission documents required from issuers and mandate electronic means as the only mode of submission.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Launches Fully Digitalised Platform for Corporate Bond Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2023

The DIF Web Portal is an end-to-end system covering the process of issuance, filing, subscription, payment and delivery for corporate bonds.