AI, Technology & Data

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Guidelines on Establishing Digital Banking Units

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/04/2022

    Commercial banks with past digital banking experience can open new digital banking units without having to seek authorisation from the RBI.

    CBDCs

    European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on Digital Euro

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.

    Credit Risk

    China to Use ‘Social Credit’ Scores in Lending Market

    By Darien Choong | 07/04/2022

    Authorities say they are seeking to use the social credit system to improve financing opportunities and increase lending to businesses and individuals.

    AI Risk & Governance

    OJK Launches New Integrated Data Analytics System

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    ‘OSIDA’ leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to process and analyse large datasets reported by banks to detect risk.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    From Russia in Haste

    By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022

    The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022

    FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.

    Data Privacy

    Australian Banks Get More Time for Joint Account Data Sharing

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    Non‑major Australian banks are being given an additional three months to commence sharing of joint account data.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore CSA Developing Technical Reference on Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The Technical Reference will provide guidance on the adoption of tiered cybersecurity measures to address the different risk profiles of enterprises.

    Data Privacy

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Customer Data Protection

    By Editors | 04/04/2022

    The guidance highlights the need for banks to put in place effective data governance frameworks and control measures to protect their customer data.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Fines 21 Banks for Data Reporting Failures

    By Editors | 04/04/2022

    State-owned banks including BOC, CDB, ICBC and CCB were fined a total of USD 13.8 million for data quality and reporting issues.

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