AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    Australia to Expand CDR Across Financial Services Sectors

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2022

    The government will assess which datasets to prioritise across the non-bank lending, merchant acquirer, superannuation and insurance sectors.

    Data Privacy

    Taiwan to Enable Secure Sharing of Personal Credit Score Data

    By Darien Choong | 04/02/2022

    Under a new mechanism, consenting parties can submit personal credit score data to the JCIC, which will encrypt the data and securely share it with qualified P2P lenders.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Passes New Financial Consumer Protection Act

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The law empowers financial regulators to enforce standards of business conduct by financial entities and adjudicate on consumer complaints.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Skills Gap a Key Bottleneck for Macao Financial Sector: IMF

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2022

    The IMF proposes a multi-prong approach to bridge the skills gap and support the development of modern financial services in Macao.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BSP Launches Open Finance Roadmap, Financial Inclusion Strategy

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The open finance roadmap paves the way for greater collaboration and data sharing between FIs and fintechs, which will help boost financial inclusion.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS to Issue New Anti-Greenwashing Rules for ESG Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2022

    Greenwashing poses a “real and present danger” to industry efforts to advance sustainability considerations in their investment processes.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Evolving AI Risks and Regulations in Singapore and the EU

    By Peiying Chua | 31/01/2022

    Peiying Chua explains how financial institutions can ensure their implementation of AI does not run afoul of lawmakers and regulators.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    CBIRC Asks Banks, Insurers to Prioritise Digital Transformation

    By Editors | 31/01/2022

    New guidance urges banks and insurers to “vigorously promote” digital financial services and further develop their data and technology capabilities.

    Cybersecurity

    WEF Report Calls for Cybersecurity to be Prioritised

    By Editors | 30/01/2022

    The report highlights prioritisation gaps between business executives and security-focused leaders, saying this can leave firms vulnerable to attacks.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Unveils Plans to Link eTradeConnect, CDI, mBridge

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2022

    HKMA’s Eddie Yue said the combined power of the three infrastructures will pave the way for digitalising cross-border trade across APAC.

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