AI, Technology & Data

    Payments & Settlements

    Mizuho Bank Reports 9th System Failure for 2021

    By Editors | 04/01/2022

    The failure was attributable to an error in Mizuho’s system settings for transactions occurring at night and on holidays, impacting ATM and online banking operations.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippine DOJ Signs MoU with BAP on Cybercrime Prevention

    By Mark Johnston | 03/01/2022

    The MoU aims to formalise the establishment of a collective, coordinated, and strategic cyber response within the banking industry.

    Cybersecurity

    BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Money Services Businesses

    By Mark Johnston | 03/01/2022

    The draft rules cover governance arrangements, operational requirements, risk management and internal controls, and IT requirements.

    Data Privacy

    Taiwan FSC Issues New Data Sharing Guidelines for FIs

    By Editors | 02/01/2022

    Data may be shared between FIs, subject to consent, if it can enhance customer convenience, improve operations, or facilitate cooperative business arrangements or partnerships.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSC Korea Sets Out Work Programme for 2022

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2021

    The work plan focuses on measures to maintain financial stability, reduce debt risks, promote financial innovation, and enhance the FSC’s rules on network security.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan FSC Raises Cybersecurity Expectations in Capital Market

    By Darien Choong | 28/12/2021

    Securities and futures companies have to disclose more information on cyber incidents. Listed companies have to strengthen cybersecurity management.

    Cybersecurity

    CBSL Issues Technology Risk Management Rules for Banks

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/12/2021

    The rules require banks to establish an Information Security Committee, chaired by the CEO, to assess the strategic and operational management of the technology risk.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bank Indonesia Launches New Fast Payments System, BI-Fast

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/12/2021

    BI-Fast lowers the interbank transfer fee, set at IDR 2,500 (USD 0.18) per transaction, down from the usual IDR 6,500 fee for interbank transfers. 21 banks have so far enrolled on BI-Fast.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Asks Banks for ‘Active Participation’ in CDI Initiative

    By Editors | 23/12/2021

    The HKMA is seeking to link the new CDI to the Commercial Credit Rating Agency and Companies Registry to enhance risk management in the banking industry.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes New Framework for Authorising Internet-only Insurers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2021

    Sponsors of internet-only insurers can include financial institutions and fintech companies. Applications are expected to open in August 2022.

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