AI, Technology & Data

Trading & Investment

SSE, SZSE Propose Rules Changes to Implement Investor ID Regime

By Editors | 25/11/2019

Under the regime, brokers must assign a unique digital code that identifies each investor, who will be “deemed to agree” that their information may be transferred to the Hong Kong SFC and SEHK.

Cybersecurity

MAS, ABS Conclude 6th Crisis Response Testing Exercise

By Editors | 23/11/2019

‘Exercise Raffles’ brought together the public and private sectors – including the FS-ISAC, HKMA, CSA, SGX, SWIFT and FIS Global – to test cyber and operational disruption response capabilities.

Anti-Money Laundering

We Need to Accelerate Regtech Transition in AML Work: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2019

We need to enable a wider application of technology to AML work in the sector, deputy chief Arthur Yuen said at the HKMA’s its first AML/CFT RegTech Forum on Friday.

Data Privacy

BCBS Examines Evolution, Risks of Open Banking

By Editors | 20/11/2019

While open banking has the potential to transform banking services and bank business models, greater attention must be paid to the risks that come with increased data sharing.

Data Privacy

Exploring APAC’s Emerging Data-Intensive Regulatory Environment

By Swati Kothari | 15/11/2019

APAC’s data intensive regulatory environment is making it increasingly important for banks to adopt a strategic data framework, say Swati Kothari and Jackielou Imperial at Wolters Kluwer.

KYC & CDD

MAS to ‘Take Another Crack’ at KYC Utility Project

By Editors | 15/11/2019

The KYC Utility project was shelved last year after the setup costs were deemed to be too high. This time, the MAS will look at “less costly” technology architecture.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 14/11/2019

Regulation Asia held its second annual Awards ceremony on 13 November 2019 to recognise technology companies, legal and consulting firms, and exchanges that have helped shape the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific over the past year.

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia Awards: PwC Wins Consulting Firm of the Year

By Editors | 14/11/2019

PwC’s consulting practice in Singapore has won the Consulting Firm of the Year category in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.

Structural Regulation

Regulation Asia Awards: Herbert Smith Freehills Wins Law Firm of the Year

By Editors | 14/11/2019

Herbert Smith Freehills has been awarded Law Firm of the Year in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.