AI, Technology & Data

    Cryptocurrency

    Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to Close Shop

    By Editors | 24/08/2019

    Tech Bureau Corp – the ex-operator of hacked exchange Zaif – will become the first FSA-registered crypto exchange operator to shut down its operations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    NTU Singapore to Develop New Tools to Fight Money Laundering

    By Editors | 22/08/2019

    Supported by the MAS and Singapore’s major banks, the project seeks​ to help wealth managers address money laundering risks with new AI and machine learning capabilities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision

    By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019

    Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 14/08/2019

    The RBI has set a minimum net worth criteria of $35,000 for sandbox participants, half the amount specified in April’s draft.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Philippines to Relaunch OF Bank to Create Digital-only Bank

    By Editors | 14/08/2019

    The Overseas Filipino Bank was launched in January to cater to overseas Filipino workers, who will more easily be able to access digital-only services.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    How a Consortium Created an Open Taxonomy for MAS 610

    By Editors | 13/08/2019

    Recognising the depth of the challenge posed by the new MAS 610 standard, AxiomSL decided that this industry challenge merited an innovative approach.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSC Korea Set to Authorise First Robo Fund Manager, Shinhan AI

    By Editors | 12/08/2019

    The FSC has granted approval to Shinhan AI to operate as an investment consulting service, and is expected to soon grant it an asset management licence.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    MAS Launches Faster Option Sandbox Testing

    By Editors | 08/08/2019

    Sandbox Express entails an approval process of just 21 days before firms can start testing innovative financial products and services in a pre-determined environment.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Finalises Updated Guidance for Clearing, Settlement Participants

    By Editors | 08/08/2019

    ASX has finalised its updated guidance for clearing and settlement participants on their business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber resilience arrangements.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Mandates Baseline Requirements on Cyber Hygiene

    By Editors | 07/08/2019

    The legally binding cyber hygiene requirements must be implemented by all MAS regulated financial institutions by 6 August 2020.

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