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Cybersecurity
Vietnam to Increase Scrutiny of Electronic Trading for Security Loopholes
By Editors | 04/10/2017
Brokerages will be required to report more data, ensure their systems are transparent, fair, secure and compliant with national laws.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Boosts Banks in Battle vs Fintech Firms
By Samuel Riding | 02/10/2017
Banks allowed to provide broader range of services including online sale of consumer goods; MAS cites ‘increasing competition from non-bank players’.
Cloud & Infrastructure
HKMA Launches Smart Banking Initiative Including Enhanced Sandbox
By Samuel Riding | 29/09/2017
In addition to the enhanced sandbox, HKMA will also work on a new payment system, minimising regulatory friction in onboarding and other services.
AI Risk & Governance
Regulators Must Collectively Embrace 4th Industrial Revolution – ASIC
By Editors | 25/09/2017
Chairman Greg Medcraft expresses concern about regulatory fragmentation with increased use of technology, emergence of ICOs.
KYC & CDD
Japan FSA to Trial Blockchain KYC
By Editors | 25/09/2017
Blockchain KYC will allow customers to open multiple accounts without having to go through individual onboarding procedures each time.
Clearing & Post-Trade
DLT Essential for Capital Market Participants to Meet Regulatory Obligations – JPX
By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2017
Market participants can’t meet diverse regulatory requirements without using DLT to share back office and post-trade functions, report suggests.
Cloud & Infrastructure
ASEAN Fintechs, Banks Set up Pan-regional Sandbox to Boost Financial Inclusion
By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2017
Sandbox board includes ASEAN Bankers Association, Monetary Authority of Singapore and is being advised by Intel, Microsoft Asia Pacific and IBM Philippines.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sends Fintech Delegation to London
By Editors | 21/09/2017
Central bank and apex regulator says delegation is the largest it has ever put together, will meet London start-ups and accelerator programmes.
Cybersecurity
MAS Creates Advisory Panel on Cybersecurity
By Editors | 21/09/2017
Panel on cybersecurity and resilience includes representatives from Accenture, JPMorgan, London Stock Exchange, PwC and Standard Chartered Bank.
Structural Regulation
APRA Delays Economic and Financial Statistics Reform
By Douglas Cheung | 13/09/2017
Banks should still devote time to correctly budget, resource and plan technology projects for EFS based on the new timelines.
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