AI, Technology & Data

    Cybersecurity

    SEC Thailand Proposes Stricter IT Security Rules for Capital Market

    By Editors | 11/05/2022

    The revised rules apply to securities and derivatives businesses, digital asset operators, clearinghouses, depositories, exchanges, digital token platforms, and crowdfunding platforms.

    CBDCs

    Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

    Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.

    Payments & Settlements

    QR Code Payments Promote Credit Access for SMEs: BIS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2022

    QR payments allow the creation of a digital payment footprint that enables small firms to access credit from both big tech firms as well as banks.

    Cybersecurity

    China to Phase Out Foreign PCs, Software from SOEs

    By Editors | 09/05/2022

    Government agencies and state-backed corporations will have two years to replace foreign-branded personal computers with domestic alternatives.

    Structural Regulation

    US-China Talks on Audit Cooperation in ‘Late Stage’ – Reports

    By Darien Choong | 08/05/2022

    The talks are described as “late stage” due to concessions made by the CSRC. The SEC has added over 80 more companies to a list of Chinese firms that could be delisted in New York.

    Data Privacy

    Thai Regulators to Cooperate on Personal Data Protection

    By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2022

    Thailand’s banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.

    Data Privacy

    Data Governance Systems Need Better Consent Mechanisms: BIS

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2022

    Personal data is being aggregated and exploited, without the resulting benefits being passed on to consumers and businesses generating the data.

    Cybersecurity

    Australian Court Penalises RI Advice Over Cybersecurity Failures

    By Editors | 06/05/2022

    The ruling is the first of its kind in Australia, and follows cyber incidents that occurred at authorised representatives of RI Advice between 2014 and 2020.

    Payments & Settlements

    Technology and Regulations Clash: Apple Vs EU Antitrust Law

    By Peter Guy | 05/05/2022

    European Commission has not shown cause for anti-trust allegations as consumers strongly support Apple payment technology, writes Peter Guy.

    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Expands Enforcement Unit Dedicated to Crypto, Cyber

    By Editors | 05/05/2022

    The additional resources will be used to prioritise investigations related to crypto asset offerings, exchanges, lending and staking products, as well as DeFi platforms, NFTs and stablecoins.

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