AI, Technology & Data

    Structural Regulation

    FMA Sets Target Dates for Financial Advice Licensing

    By Editors | 19/10/2021

    Transitional licences under the new financial advice regime will expire on 16 March 2023. Providers are asked to apply for full licences ahead of time.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UPDATED – BOT Calms Nerves Amid Large Scale Bank Card Fraud  

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 18/10/2021

    More than 10,000 card holders have experienced unatuthorised transactions on credit and debit cards issued by several Thai banks.

    AI Risk & Governance

    CBIRC Shenzhen Launches Initiative to Drive SupTech Development

    By Darien Choong | 18/10/2021

    A new Smart Inspection Laboratory will develop tools to facilitate on-site inspections, off-site supervision, and market access.

    Cybersecurity

    RBI Penalised StanChart, SBI for Regulatory Violations

    By Editors | 18/10/2021

    The RBI cited non-compliance with its directions on customer protection, cybersecurity, outsourcing, and reporting.

    Data Privacy

    PBOC Vows to Fill Gaps in FinTech Regulation

    By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2021

    Governor Yi Gang says the PBOC will continue to strengthen its supervision of fintech companies, while also improving policy transparency and predictability.

    Data Privacy

    Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Data Protection Bill

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 14/10/2021

    Data controllers must ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data. The rights of data subjects will be enhanced. Cross-border transfers are allowed.

    Data Privacy

    RBI to Allow Foreign Banks to Store Limited Data Overseas

    By Editors | 14/10/2021

    Following meetings with foreign banks, the RBI will allow certain static data to be stored in offshore locations for AML and sanctions screening purposes.

    Capital Adequacy

    BSP Migrates to API-Based Regulatory Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2021

    Banks have six months to enable capabilities to generate XML reports and ensure appropriate personnel is in place.

    Data Privacy

    Taiwan FSC to Standardise Data Breach Reporting Timelines  

    By Darien Choong | 13/10/2021

    The FSC says standardising the breach reporting time at 72 hours will improve the efficiency of managing fraud and data theft.

    CBDCs

    G7 Ministers to Endorse Guiding Principles for CBDC – Report

    By Editors | 13/10/2021

    The principles call for appropriate regulation and oversight, rigorous privacy and data protection standards, and safeguards to prevent fraud and sanctions evasion.

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