AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    CBIRC Updates Rules for FIs on Managing Regulatory Statistics

    By Darien Choong | 24/05/2022

    The rules clarify requirements for regulatory statistics work to be centrally managed within FIs and for data quality to be improved.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Probes Use of Text Messaging by Major Banks

    By Editors | 23/05/2022

    The probe is reportedly aimed at gauging how pervasive the use of unauthorised messaging platforms is for business-related messages.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CBIRC Proposes New Rules on Consumer Rights Protection

    By Editors | 22/05/2022

    The proposed rules prohibit misleading sales, compulsory product bundling, unreasonable charges, and “algorithmic discrimination”.

    Data Privacy

    HK PCPD Issues Guidance on Cross-border Data Transfers

    By Editors | 19/05/2022

    Recommended model contractual clauses are provided for scenarios where personal data is transferred across borders to another data user or to a data processor.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Sets Out Expectations on Cyber Risk Management

    By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022

    The guidance follows Australia’s first Federal Court judgment ruling that an AFS licensee breached its obligations on managing cyber risk.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    ASEAN+3 Ministers Pledge to Maintain Regional Stability

    By Editors | 19/05/2022

    The CMIM is being enhanced to allow ASEAN+3 members to use their own and each other’s local currencies for CMIM liquidity support.

    Operational Risk

    HKMA’s Operational Resilience Standards: An ‘Adapt and Learn’ Approach

    By Lisa Huang | 19/05/2022

    Lisa Huang and Shannon Wong offer guidance on making a timely start to compliance with HKMA’s new operational resilience framework.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Passes Law to Enhance Financial Consumer Protections

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2022

    The law grants regulators enhanced powers to address fraud and consumer complaints in a more timely manner.

    Structural Regulation

    China Signals End to Crackdown on Technology Companies

    By Editors | 19/05/2022

    Vice Premier Liu He suggested China will support the platform economy and improve its handling of relations with private companies.

    Structural Regulation

    China Issues New Guidelines on Accounting Firm Inspections

    By Editors | 18/05/2022

    Inspections will assess whether accounting firms have adequate information security and systems for screening audit work papers for “secrets”.

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