AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    Navigating China Cross-border Data Transfer Rules

    By Anna Gamvros | 15/12/2022

    Anna Gamvros and Ruby Kwok explain the compliance burden businesses face as China’s complex data governance landscape takes shape and the deadline for security assessments looms.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSC Korea Unveils New Support Measures for Fintech Startups

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2022

    The measures include new funding for innovative firms, regulatory relaxations, and improvements to the sandbox programme.

    Structural Regulation

    China Files WTO Complaint Over Semiconductor Export Controls

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    China is separately working on a CNY 1 trillion support package to expand domestic semiconductor production and research activities.

    Payments & Settlements

    China, Hong Kong Set to Allow Quarantine Free Travel

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    Travellers to Hong Kong will be allowed to visit restaurants and bars on arrival. Travellers to the Mainland will no longer have to quarantine.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Announces 20 March 2023 Launch Date for HKIDR

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The SFC has decided to “provide more time for the industry’s preparation” and has announced a 20 March 2023 launch date for the HKIDR.

    Structural Regulation

    UK Proposes Extensive Overhaul of Financial Services Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

    The reforms include overhauls of the ring-fencing and senior managers regimes, a new green finance strategy, and an investment management exemption for cryptoassets.

    Market Abuse

    Nasdaq Wins Best Solution in Market & Trade Surveillance

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    Nasdaq was awarded best solution in market & trade surveillance at Regulation Asia’s 5th annual awards ceremony.

    Trading & Investment

    SC Malaysia Raises Bar on Investment Research, Advice

    By Editors | 11/12/2022

    The SC released new guidelines for investment analysts and a technical note for those seeking to provide digital investment advice.

    Data Privacy

    Australia to Expand CDR to Enable Action Initiation

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    Under a new bill in Parliament, consumers will be able to instruct accredited third parties to initiate CDR‑powered actions on their behalf.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Geopolitical Risk Cited as Top Risk to Financial Industry: DTCC

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    The top three threats in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer survey were geopolitical risks & trade tensions, inflation, and cyber risk.

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