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Data Privacy
China Sets Timelines for Fintechs to Complete Restructuring
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2021
The affected fintechs have until end-2021 to restructure their financial services businesses, and until end-2022 to clean up their credit reporting businesses.
Trading & Investment
The Role of Technology in Managing Fragmentation in Markets
By Jennifer Keser | 19/07/2021
Technology is increasingly serving as a counterbalance to mitigate the impacts of regulatory-driven market fragmentation in APAC, writes Tradeweb’s Jennifer Keser.
Data Privacy
China to Exempt Hong Kong IPOs from Cybersecurity Reviews
By Editors | 18/07/2021
Chinese officials have reportedly outlined an exemption from the requirement to undergo a cybersecurity review for companies destined for a Hong Kong IPO.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Government Warns Of Rising Business Risk in Hong Kong
By Editors | 18/07/2021
A business advisory from four US government agencies says US firms should be aware of the risks they face if they continue operating in Hong Kong.
Data Privacy
S. Korea: MyData Launch to be Delayed for More Testing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2021
The Covid-19 pandemic and a lack of IT engineers are said to be stalling system development and API testing.
Trading & Investment
ISDA Publishes First Digital Definitional Book for Interest Rate Derivatives
By Editors | 16/07/2021
The digital format will create efficiencies in how firms use and interact with the definitions, reducing complexity and the potential for error, ISDA says.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
INTERPOL Calls for Global Action to Prevent ‘Ransomware Pandemic’
By Editors | 16/07/2021
Criminals made $350mn in 2020 from ransomware payments, representing an increase of 311% in one year.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically
By Editors | 16/07/2021
A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.
Data Privacy
RBI Imposes Restrictions on Mastercard Over Data Storage
By Editors | 15/07/2021
The action may hamper the ability of private banks to issue new cards to customers in the near term due to their exclusive tie-ups with Mastercard.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan FSA, BOJ to Assess AML, Anti-fraud Measures at FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021
The FSA and BOJ are reportedly looking to better understand whether AML, anti-fraud, and cybersecurity measures at FIs are adequate.
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