AI, Technology & Data

    Credit Risk

    HK Banks Must ‘Fully’ Participate in New Credit Reference Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2022

    The new platform, expected to be launched by year-end, will serve as an interface for lenders and CRAs to share consumer credit information.

    Cybersecurity

    GLEIF Launches vLEI Issuer Qualification Programme

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2022

    The vLEI is a digital version of the LEI which can be securely verified online against the source information held in GLEIF’s data repository.

    Trading & Investment

    China Outlines Plans to Develop Beijing into Technology Hub

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    The measures seek to create a “multi-tier, professionalised and specialised tech financing system” in Beijing.

    Data Privacy

    China Issues New Rules on Data Export Security Assessments

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    The rules set out the security assessment framework for cross-border data transfers.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS, IBF Adjust Training Scheme Funding Parameters

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    MAS says training and upskilling culture in the financial sector workforce has taken root, and high uptake in training is encouraging.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Directs Brokers to Report Cyber Threats Within Six Hours

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    Quarterly reports must be issued containing information on cyber incidents, risk mitigation measures, bugs and vulnerabilities, and threat details.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Set to Open Applications for Internet-Only Insurer Licences

    By Darien Choong | 05/07/2022

    Applications will be open from 1 August. Fubon Financial and CTBC Financial have reportedly expressed interest in the licence.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Issues Update on Reporting System Enhancements

    By Editors | 05/07/2022

    AUSTRAC has commenced development of a new CRM platform which will enable it develop enhanced self-service capabilities in AUSTRAC Online.

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Assesses Fairness of FIs’ Use of AI/Machine Learning

    By Editors | 05/07/2022

    MAS conducted a thematic review on selected FIs’ implementation of Fairness Principles in their use of AI/machine learning.

    Credit Risk

    HKMA Explores Use of Deep Learning for Credit Risk Assessment

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    A trained model was able to consistently detect corporate credit deterioration at both the transaction level and aggregate level with a three-month lead time.

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