AI, Technology & Data

    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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