AI, Technology & Data

    Data Privacy

    China to Require Cybersecurity Reviews Before Firms List Overseas

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021

    Companies that have personal information of more than 1 million users must submit to a cybersecurity review by the Office of Cybersecurity Review.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Takes Stock of Covid-19 Lessons on Financial Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/07/2021

    Covid-19 may yet test the resilience of the global financial system, as lenders could still face additional losses as support measures are unwound, the FSB warns.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ABA Commissions Review of Banking Code of Practice

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/07/2021

    The review seeks input on whether CDR laws provide adequate data protection and how effective the Code has been in supporting consumers during Covid-19.

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Launches ‘Veritas Challenge’ to Strengthen Trust in AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2021

    MAS invites fintechs, solution providers and FIs to submit innovative solutions to help validate the fairness of AI solutions for selected banking use cases.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    PBOC Directs Banks to Enhance Lending Services for MSMEs

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    Banks should also increase investment in inclusive fintech including big data, cloud computing and blockchain to improve loan efficiency, the PBOC said.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    SFC, Canadian Regulators Establish Fintech Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    Under the agreement, the SFC and eight Canadian securities regulators will cooperate on information sharing and referrals between their innovation functions.

    Data Privacy

    New Zealand to Establish Consumer Data Right Framework

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/07/2021

    The government will look to align New Zealand’s CDR system with the Australian model, rolling it out on a sector-by-sector basis.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSC Korea Issues Guidelines on AI-based Financial Services

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

    Financial firms offering services using AI technologies will be required to have controls in place that ensure fairness to prevent consumer discrimination.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    The Resilience Imperative: Succeeding in Uncertain Times

    By Gabriele Vigo | 11/07/2021

    Strengthening financial institutions’ resilience has never been more important, say Gabriele Vigo and Olivia White at McKinsey.

    Data Privacy

    China to Tighten Oversight of Overseas Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    Chinese authorities will step up supervision of companies that list overseas to improve regulation of cross-border data flows and security.

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