AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    Korea to Launch National Digital ID in 2024

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    An app will be used to embed blockchain-powered digital IDs into mobile devices. Government officials will not have access to stored data.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Commences Annual Cyberattack Drills with FIs

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The participants include banks, credit unions, securities firms,  payment providers, money transfer agents and crypto exchanges.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

    Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Establishes Inter-agency Taskforce on Ransomware

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The Counter Ransomware Task Force comprises senior government representatives from the technology, cybersecurity, financial regulation and law enforcement domains.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippines to Curb Scams by Requiring ID Registration for SIM Cards

    By Editors | 19/10/2022

    Telcos are required to collect customer ID information when selling SIM cards. The law is aimed at curbing the spread of spam text messages and scams.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    India Launches Digital Banking Units to Advance Financial Inclusion

    By Editors | 19/10/2022

    The units were established by 24 banks to house digital infrastructure for the delivery of digital banking products and services in self-service and assisted mode.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Kakao Under Probe Over Unprecedented Service Disruption

    By Editors | 19/10/2022

    A fire occurred at a data centre where Kakao operates 32,000 servers that support the vast majority of its mobile services.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HK Consumer Council Warns of Inadequate BNPL Protections

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    The Consumer Council is calling on non-bank BNPL service providers to apply for a Money Lenders Licence and to implement consumer protection measures “as soon as possible”.

    Cybersecurity

    FSB Proposes to Standardise Global Cyber Incident Reporting

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    The FSB also proposes to develop a common format for cyber incident reporting, to promote global convergence and better communication among authorities.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    India Establishes Protocols for Interoperable Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 17/10/2022

    The interoperable regulatory sandbox will enable firms to test innovative products and services that fall under multiple financial sector regulators.

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