AI, Technology & Data

    Cybersecurity

    G7 Publishes ‘Fundamental Elements’ for Financial Sector Cyber Resilience

    By Editors | 17/10/2018

    These include a guide for assessing cyber resilience through threat-led penetration testing, and best practices for managing cyber risk posed by third parties.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore, Indonesia Agree to Cooperate on Fintech

    By Editors | 15/10/2018

    The MOU will facilitate information sharing, promote joint innovation projects and establish a framework to help fintech firms better understand each market.

    Data Privacy

    Fragmented Data Privacy Rules Impede Fintech Growth in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2018

    New ASIFMA whitepaper advocates regional harmonisation of data privacy rules to facilitate continued growth of fintech ecosystems in Asia.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Technology, Multi-Agency Cooperation in Focus at HKMA

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2018

    At the Refinitiv Pan Asian Regulatory Summit, HKMA’s Carmen Chu discussed how technology and cooperation with authorities contributes to a safe and clean financial centre.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Roll Out Nasdaq Real-Time Risk Technology

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

    The technology provides HKEX with a single point-of-entry for risk management across its markets and enables CCPs more efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Issues Guidelines on Provision of Robo-Advisory Services

    By Editors | 09/10/2018

    Guidelines allow digital advisers to pass client orders to brokerage firms for execution without the need for an additional capital markets services licence.

    Data Privacy

    Malaysia Seeks GDPR-Style Data Protection Laws

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2018

    Malaysia needs to be on par with global legislation on data protection such as GDPR, said Minister Gobind Singh Deo at a recent conference.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Financial Institutions on Digitalisation Journey Should Look Within

    By Arnaud Picut | 05/10/2018

    With digitalisation becoming a mainstay concept, it’s time for financial institutions to rethink and take a holistic view on their digital transformational journeys.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    ASIC Signs Fintech Cooperation Agreements with US, Luxembourg

    By Editors | 05/10/2018

    The US and Luxembourg join a string of international jurisdictions that have agreed to cooperate with ASIC in the development of their fintech and regtech sectors.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Smart Contracts Can Improve Derivatives Market Efficiency – ISDA

    By Editors | 04/10/2018

    A new white paper by ISDA and King & Wood Mallesons proposes a practical framework for constructing smart derivatives contracts.

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