AI, Technology & Data

    Cryptocurrency

    OCBC ‘Actively Exploring’ Partnerships to Enter Crypto Space

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2021

    OCBC’s Aditya Gupta says digital assets will be mainstreamed into the financial ecosystem “before we know it”, creating new growth opportunities and revenue streams for banks.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    ASX Opens DLT-as-a-Service Platform for Production Use

    By Editors | 21/11/2021

    Synfini uses the same underlying technology as ASX’s replacement system for CHESS, but is offered as a cloud service to facilitate product innovation.

    Cybersecurity

    FS-ISAC Offers Recommendations for Cyber Defence in 2022

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2021

    APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA to Issue New Orders to Mizuho Over System Glitches

    By Editors | 21/11/2021

    The FSA will issue a new business improvement order this month over Mizuho’s system glitches, one of which resulted in possible breaches of AML rules.

    CBDCs

    A Regulatory Minefield: The Future of Digital Currency

    By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2021

    Digital currencies are the regulatory challenge of our time with significant upsides of financial inclusion, but also a minefield requiring careful navigation.

    Capital Adequacy

    Sri Lanka Budget Imposes Heavy Burden on Financial Industry

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 18/11/2021

    Sri Lankan bankers estimate that nearly 50 percent of the proposed LKR 304 billion in the budget will come from the financial services industry.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBA to Upgrade IT Infrastructure to Improve Resilience, Lower Costs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2021

    The upgrades are intended to address technical issues in the RBA’s existing infrastructure, some of which is “facing obsolescence” and requires costly maintenance.

    Cybersecurity

    FSS Korea Fines Naver Financial for Data Security Failures

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    The FSS fined Naver Financial and issued warnings against three executives for exposing its office intranet to external risks.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Pursues Cross Border Payment Links with Malaysia, Thailand

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    The BSP has been in dialogue with ASEAN central banks including MAS, BNM and BOT to make cross-border payment flows cheaper and more seamless.

    Data Privacy

    China Issues New Draft Regulations on Online Data Security

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2021

    Companies looking to IPO in Hong Kong would have to undergo a cybersecurity assessment if their data-processing activities may have an impact on national security.

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