AI, Technology & Data

Data Privacy

Australia, New Zealand to Jointly Investigate Data Breach

By Editors | 15/05/2023

The probe into Latitude’s data breach is the first joint privacy investigation by Australia and New Zealand authorities.

Market Abuse

CFTC Fines HSBC for “Deceptive Trading”, WhatsApp Use

By Editors | 14/05/2023

The CFTC fined three HSBC affiliates a total $75m for manipulative and deceptive trading, spoofing, and supervision and record-keeping failures.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Hong Kong Roundtable: Bankers Explore Evolving Risk Landscape

By Editors | 14/05/2023

Regulation Asia and Wolters Kluwer held a roundtable with Hong Kong bankers to discuss the evolving risk landscape in the city.

AI Risk & Governance

Key Committees in EU Parliament Vote to Adopt “AI Act”

By Editors | 13/05/2023

The rules are aimed at supporting AI innovation while also protecting rights, strengthening oversight, and ensuring mature governance and enforcement.

CBDCs

BIS Innovation Hub Publishes Guidance on Offline CBDC Payments

By Editors | 12/05/2023

The new handbook is intended as a guide for central banks that are considering the potential implementation of CBDCs with offline functionality.

PEPs & Sanctions

IRS, Chainalysis Team Up to Support Ukraine Law Enforcement

By Editors | 11/05/2023

The IRS is sponsoring Ukraine’s access to a Chainalysis blockchain analysis tool and also organising cyber training sessions.

Data Privacy

HKMA Issues Regtech Guide on Protecting Customer Data

By Editors | 10/05/2023

The guide offers implementation advice for using Regtech solutions to enhance customer privacy protection and streamline data processing operations.

Data Privacy

China Tightens Scrutiny of Foreign Consulting and Audit Firms

By Editors | 10/05/2023

Capvision is accused of stealing state secrets, foreign auditors are under increased scrutiny, and Chinese data providers are blocking overseas access to their databases.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Budget Offers Funding for AML, Scams, Cyber

By Manesh Samtani | 10/05/2023

Funding is provided to AUSTRAC, the Attorney-General’s Department, ASIC, the ACCC, and the launch of an SMS Sender ID Registry.