AI, Technology & Data

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Guidance on AI, Data Analytics In The Works

    By Editors | 04/04/2018

    Key financial industry stakeholders to co-create guide setting out key principles, best practices to strengthen governance, reduce data misuse risks.

    Cybersecurity

    Malaysia Foils Cyber Attack Involving Falsified SWIFT Messages

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2018

    Unauthorised transactions were prevented by central bank, no financial losses occurred; near breach prompts increased vigilance in the Philippines.

    AI Risk & Governance

    SFC Issues Robo-advice Guidelines

    By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2018

    Robo-advice platforms should explain how their underlying algorithms operate, ensure regular testing to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Indian Exchange Eyes Machine Learning, AI to Combat HFT Risks – Report

    By Editors | 28/03/2018

    Managing director and CEO of National Stock Exchange tells Livemint new technology is needed to meet traders’ increasing sophistication.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia, UK to Enable Cross Market Sandbox Participation

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2018

    Under the enhance cooperation agreement, the FCA and ASIC will speed up cross-market authorisations and testing for innovative businesses.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Set to License its First Robo-advisory

    By Garima Chitkara | 22/03/2018

    Securities Commission 2017 annual report reveals eligibility and application requirements for digital investment management; first robot-advisory license to be granted in 2018.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Opens Door to Foreign Payment Firms

    By Samuel Riding | 22/03/2018

    Foreign companies will be able to set up individual entities, but must keep systems and data onshore.

    Payments & Settlements

    Thailand Banks on Blockchain

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018

    Central bank plans adoption of blockchain for interbank settlements, bond issuance; leading banks launch joint initiative on blockchain based letters of credit.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    S.Korea Moves to Support Fintech Through Sandbox Approach

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018

    FSC to exempt approved fintechs from regulations, encourage the use of such new technologies including blockchain.

    Cybersecurity

    Systemically Damaging Cyber-attack Inevitable – DTCC

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/03/2018

    White paper calls for industry collaboration to develop common response and recovery standards and contingencies to mitigate impending attack.

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