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Cybersecurity
Singapore, UK to Enhance Cooperation on Cyber Security
By Editors | 14/06/2019
Authorities in Singapore and the UK have agreed to enhance cooperation in cyber security, data connectivity, talent development and green finance.
Data Privacy
China Issues Draft Rules on Cross-border Data Flows
By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2019
It is difficult to see how prior regulatory approval of every transfer of personal data from China is workable, says Hogan Lovells partner Mark Parsons.
Cloud & Infrastructure
S. Korea FSC Accepts Six More Fintech Sandbox Participants
By Editors | 13/06/2019
The FSC has approved six more fintech services for the regulatory sandbox, bringing the total number of approved companies to 32.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Bursa Malaysia Launches Mobile Depository Services
By Editors | 13/06/2019
‘Bursa Anywhere’ allows individual investors to manage their share depository account on their cellphones.
Data Privacy
Hong Kong, Singapore Cooperate on Personal Data Protection
By Editors | 12/06/2019
Hong Kong and Singapore’s data protection authorities have signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on personal data protection.
Data Privacy
Philippines: Online Lenders to Adopt Code of Conduct
By Editors | 08/06/2019
The pledge comes after 48 online lenders were cited for using customers’ personal data to publicly shame people who did not settle their debts on time.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Bourse Rolls Out Online IPO Subscription Platform
By Editors | 05/06/2019
The new platform allows local small investors to subscribe to IPOs online. Previously, they had to file IPO subscription forms at designated mall kiosks.
Data Privacy
FSC Korea to Launch Open Data Infrastructure to Facilitate Innovation
By Editors | 05/06/2019
A new open data system will start providing anonymised credit information of two million people as sample data in June; and next year a financial data exchange will be launched.
Anti-Money Laundering
Managing Regulatory Change as a Business-as-usual Activity
By Rachel Woolley | 05/06/2019
By laying the groundwork, identifying key goals and developing processes, regulatory change management can be a business-as-usual activity, says Fenergo’s Rachel Woolley.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Bursa Malaysia Central Depository to Expand Electronic Services
By Editors | 03/06/2019
Bursa Malaysia is proposing rule amendments to facilitate the introduction of new CDS eServices via ‘Bursa Anywhere’ – a new electronic platform.
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