AI, Technology & Data

    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIC Eyes Accountability for Algorithmic System Operators

    By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017

    Regulator’s chairman says each algorithmic system must have designated individual responsible for design and outcomes, echoing new bank accountability regime.

    KYC & CDD

    Malaysia Central Bank to Finalise e-KYC Standards

    By Editors | 11/09/2017

    BNM governor has said the central bank intends to operationalise industry-wide e-KYC from next year; regulations for use in remittances to come soon.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BCBS Says Supervisors Should Boost Fintech Training, Regtech Use

    By Samuel Riding | 04/09/2017

    Taskforce says regulators will need to start upskilling staff; adopt artificial intelligence, machine learning and other tech to ensure effective supervision.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore, Australia and ‘Fundamental Regulatory Overhaul’

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2017

    Requirements on balance sheet reporting a stiff challenge for banks despite regulators’ nods to technology’s potential, says Axiom SL.

    Market Abuse

    Japan SESC Reveals Rise in Market Misconduct

    By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2017

    Misconduct cases up 66%; regulator cites blockchain and cloud computing as hindrance to monitoring efforts, eyes regtech solutions.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC to Push ‘Central Surveillance System’ for Exchanges

    By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2017

    Chairman Liu Shiyu cites ‘huge room for improvement’ in exchanges’ front-line supervision, citing failures exposed by 2015 stock market turmoil.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Risks Tech Firms’ Disfavour

    By Peter Guy | 28/08/2017

    HKEX needs to develop regulations and boards to accommodate the entire chain of technology from start-ups to unicorns.

    Market Abuse

    Cybercrime Threatening Market Integrity – ASIC

    By Samuel Riding | 23/08/2017

    Australian regulator says market integrity will be a top priority over the next six months amid a surge in related misconduct issues.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan FSA to Set up Anti Cybercrime, Money Laundering Bureau

    By Editors | 23/08/2017

    Internal reorganisation acknowledges growing role of fintech, which will be regulated by FSA Planning and Coordination Bureau with enhanced powers.

    Cybersecurity

    Philippines Central Bank to Embrace Regtech

    By Samuel Riding | 21/08/2017

    Regtech to include API for FIs’ reporting; BSP to push financial services firms to improve cyberdefences; two bitcoin exchanges get regulatory approval.

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