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Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS Calls on Governments to Advance Digital Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021
MAS will seek to build a consortium of countries to explore the potential of digital infrastructure for cross-border use.
Operational Risk
Taiwan FSC Directs LINE Bank to Conduct Stress Tests
By Editors | 26/04/2021
LINE Bank services crashed on Thursday due to “system overload” just as it launched new digital banking services.
Data Privacy
RBI Restricts Amex, Diners Club for Data Storage Violations
By Editors | 26/04/2021
American Express and Diners Club were found to be non-compliant with the RBI’s 2018 directions requiring payment system data to be stored onshore.
Custody & Infrastructure
UK Taskforce Publishes Digital Dispute Resolution Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2021
The rules allow parties to digital transactions to quickly resolve disputes through arbitration, where decisions are implemented within smart contracts.
Structural Regulation
BSP May Raise Cap on Digital Banking Licences
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/04/2021
Under the digital banking framework approved by the BSP in November, the number of digital bank licences is capped at five.
Market Risk
Regulatory Future Proofing with In-Memory Computing
By Editors | 24/04/2021
In-memory analytics tools allow even the most complex of regulatory calculations to be performed in minutes or seconds rather than hours.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan FSC Probes Next Bank Over Possible Regulatory Breaches
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2021
Next Bank is one of the three internet-only banks that was issued a licence by the FSC in 2019. The bank has yet to launch operations.
Trading & Investment
Deutsche to Move Pricing Engine for EM Currencies to Singapore
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/04/2021
The move is in part aimed at increasing algorithm capacity for trading Chinese yuan, the most heavily traded emerging market currency.
Data Privacy
Taiwan Launches ‘MyData’ Platform With 15 Banks
By Editors | 20/04/2021
The platform allows consumers to use personal data stored by government agencies to facilitate their access to financial services.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ECB Calls for Common Standards for DLT Use in Post-Trade
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Common protocols and standards are needed to improve the use of DLT in post-trade processes and avoid market fragmentation.
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