AI, Technology & Data

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Emphasises Consumer Protection in Big Data Analytics, AI Use

    By Editors | 06/11/2019

    New HKMA guidance for banks using big data analytics and AI applications focuses on four major areas: governance and accountability; fairness; transparency and disclosure; and data privacy and protection.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Completes SBL Proof-of-Concept Using Blockchain

    By Editors | 06/11/2019

    The POC was a test of a private-permissioned blockchain-driven solution for securities borrowing and lending that can enhance market discovery, efficiencies and transparency.

    KYC & CDD

    OCBC Enables Instant Bank Account Opening for Startups

    By Editors | 05/11/2019

    OCBC Enables Instant Bank Account Opening for Startups

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    China Adopts Certification System for Fintech Products

    By Editors | 04/11/2019

    For certification, fintech products will be subject to testing and inspection for safety, quality assurance and product consistency.

    Payments & Settlements

    Hong Kong Enables Govt Bill Payment Via FPS QR Code

    By Editors | 04/11/2019

    Bills related to tax, government rates and rent, and water will be issued with FPS QR codes moving forward.

    AI Risk & Governance

    PBOC Unveils 40 Measures to Develop Shanghai Fintech Sector

    By Editors | 04/11/2019

    Among the key measures announced by PBOC Shanghai is the possible introduction of a regulatory sandbox, drawing on international practice.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Offers High-level Guidance for Banks on AI Use

    By Editors | 02/11/2019

    The high-level principles cover governance, application design and development, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of banks’ AI applications.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    SFC Issues Guidance on Outsourcing of Data Storage

    By Editors | 01/11/2019

    Licensed corporations must ensure cyber and operational risks are properly mitigated and that the SFC’s access to regulatory records is not restricted or otherwise undermined.

    KYC & CDD

    FATF Issues Draft Guidance on Digital Identity Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2019

    The draft guidance analyses the use, reliability and independence of digital ID systems, and looks at how they can meet FATF requirements around customer due diligence.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Brokers Experience DDoS-related Disruption

    By Editors | 31/10/2019

    MAS said a small number of stock brokers encountered DDoS attacks last week, but only “limited disruption” resulted due to their mitigation services being activated.

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