AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    China to Interlink All Credit Reporting Systems Nationwide

    By Editors | 17/10/2022

    The PBOC will establish connectivity between all credit reporting systems and platforms nationwide, so data on each economic entity can be combined into a single “credit file”.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore: SMS Sender ID Registration to Become Mandatory

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    All non-registered SMS sender IDs after 31 Jan 2023 will be channelled to a sender ID with the header “Likely-SCAM”.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Launches New E-Licensing Services Pilot

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    The services will initially allow online submissions of applications for two types of licenses. Full e-licensing services will launch in Q1 2023.

    Cybersecurity

    BSP Directs FIs to Bolster Email Security, Cyber Awareness

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    Financial institutions are directed to adopt “robust and layered” security controls and industry best practices to reinforce email security.

    Structural Regulation

    US SEC Approves Update to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    The amendments add an audit-trail alternative allowing electronic records to be preserved in a way that permits recreation if original records are altered, over-written, or erased.

    AI Risk & Governance

    UK Regulators Launch Discussion Paper on AI Regulation

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The paper considers how current legal and regulatory requirements and guidance apply to the use of AI in UK financial services, and the gaps that may need to be addressed.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Blocks Export of Computing Chips to China

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The export controls are aimed at preventing the transfer of advanced technology to China’s military, intelligence and security services.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Updates G20 on Work to Strengthen Financial System Resilience

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    FSB chair Klaas Knot says the outlook for global financial stability remains challenging, citing tighter financial conditions and higher inflation.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    RBI Launches DAKSH, a New Supervisory Monitoring System

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The system will be used to monitor compliance and improve compliance culture at supervised entities such as banks and NBFCs, the RBI said.

    Data Privacy

    US, EU Move to Adopt New Data Sharing Framework

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    The legal basis for transatlantic data transfers has been uncertain since 2020, after the EU-US Privacy Shield was declared invalid under EU law.

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