AI, Technology & Data

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSC Korea Issues Guidelines on Mobile Bank Apps

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    Banks are expected to introduce updated versions of their mobile applications to make them more “senior friendly” by the first half of 2023.

    Data Privacy

    UK, Singapore Bolster Cooperation on Data Flows, Financial Services

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    The UKSDEA promotes free flows of data between the UK and Singapore including in financial services. Both countries will work towards recognising each other’s digital identity systems.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Directs Selected NBFCs to Centralise Core Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2022

    Middle and upper layer NBFCs with ten or more places of operation will be required to implement a core financial services solution by 30 September 2025.

    Operational Risk

    BSP Issues Revised Outsourcing Rules for Banks

    By Editors | 27/02/2022

    Banks need BSP approval to enter into material outsourcing arrangements. They must also conduct periodic assessments to ensure outsourcing risks are properly managed.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    PBOC Warns Credit Repair Firms Against Cheating Customers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2022

    Credit-repair service providers have been falsely telling customers they can change the information in the PBOC’s credit reporting system and delete records relating to overdue debts from credit reports.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Offers Guidance on Managing Compliance Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2022

    APRA wants regulated entities to give compliance risk management the same attention they give to cyber risk, operational risk management and other risk classes.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA to Inspect FIs for Cybersecurity Effectiveness

    By Editors | 22/02/2022

    The FSA will carry out inspections to verify the effectiveness of cyber security systems at FIs. Common issues and good practices identified will be shared with the industry.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI to Consolidate Reg Reporting Requirements in Single View

    By Editors | 21/02/2022

    The RBI will withdraw 100 circulars and consolidate all regulatory reporting and return submission requirements on a single webpage.

    Credit Risk

    BNM Allows Individuals to Complete eCCRIS Registration Digitally

    By Editors | 21/02/2022

    The enhancements make it more convenient and safer for individual users to register for eCCRIS and access their credit reports, for free, BNM says.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA, PBOC Invite Firms to Test Fintech Initiatives Across GBA

    By Editors | 21/02/2022

    The objective of the link is to provide a “one-stop platform” to allow FIs and technology firms to pilot test their cross-boundary fintech initiatives, concurrently in Hong Kong and GBA cities.

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