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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Vietnam Banks Ordered to Improve Internal Security
By Editors | 07/03/2018
Central bank instructs commercial lenders to improve staff oversight, upgrade security technology and boost fraud-related information sharing.
Payments & Settlements
Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2018
New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hong Kong’s Fintech Sandbox Risks Alienating Innovators
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2018
HKMA financial technology sandbox needs to evolve to maximise value for all concerned, a new study suggests.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand Opens Up Robo-Advisory Market
By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2018
Applicants will need to demonstrate capability and competency to provide robo-advice while ensuring consumer protection.
Credit Risk
China Launches Online Credit Scoring Service
By Editors | 25/02/2018
Baihang Credit Scoring granted three-year licence to provide personal credit information services online.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Too Early to Assess Fintech Risks – DTCC
By Samuel Riding | 14/02/2018
Firm suggests fintech adoption has clear benefits, but the systemic risks from increased adoption have yet to fully emerge.
Payments & Settlements
MAS Consults on E-Payment Guidelines
By Editors | 14/02/2018
The guidelines set standards on financial institutions providing e-payment services and their users.
Anti-Money Laundering
Europe’s Latest AML Directive a Huge Challenge for Asian Operations
By Bradley Maclean | 14/02/2018
4th AMLD to prove a headache for Asian institutions which already share clients and data with EU-based subsidiaries, potentially influencing Asia-based parent institutions themselves.
Data Privacy
Australia Details Regulatory Framework for Open Banking
By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2018
The government has unveiled its final report on its review on open banking, detailing 50 recommendations on implementing the new data-sharing regime.
Structural Regulation
Industry Initiative Set to Streamline MAS 610 Compliance
By Editors | 12/02/2018
AxiomSL-led initative will define open taxonomy and standardise interpretations for the revised MAS 610 reporting mandate.
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