AI, Technology & Data

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX RegCo to Further Enhance Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

SGX RegCo will consult on mandatory requirements for listed companies to disclose the dollar values of director and CEO remuneration.

Operational Risk

BOT Orders TMBThanachart to Improve Following Two-day Outage

By Editors | 12/09/2022

The bank is directed to submit a report to BOT explaining the two-day mobile banking app outage, and to prepare a plan to prevent a recurrence.

Payments & Settlements

China to Pilot Financial Services Using Railway Transport Documentation

By Darien Choong | 11/09/2022

Banks in five cities will pilot the use of railway transport documentation to offer financial services to foreign trade enterprises.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA Launches Online Resource for Aspiring Bankers

By Editors | 08/09/2022

The new platform, Banking GPS, provides information on major bank functions and job openings, tips on job-hunting, and experience sharing from practitioners.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Advances Work to Revamp Rules for Crypto Firms

By Editors | 08/09/2022

The SEC will appoint a working group to consider amendments to the regulatory framework. Separately, it has filed a police complaint against Zipmex.

Cloud & Infrastructure

KPMG Launches Embedded Finance Hub in Singapore

By Editors | 06/09/2022

KPMG said the Hub will work with MAS and the broader ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of embedded finance in Singapore.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent

By Editors | 06/09/2022

The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.

Cybersecurity

Singapore: StanChart RM Charged for Unauthorised Access to Customer Data

By Editors | 06/09/2022

The relationship manager used the computers of other bank staff to access the personal information and transactional history of another StanChart employee.

Data Privacy

RBI Issues New Guidelines on Digital Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2022

The guidelines are applicable to existing customers availing fresh loans and new customers getting onboarded. Existing digital loans must be in compliance by 30 November.