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Cloud & Infrastructure
Malaysia Establishes Working Group to Digitise Brokerage Industry
By Garima Chitkara | 18/03/2018
The BRIDGe working group will work to enhance operational efficiencies and service standards, promote innovation and reduce brokerage costs.
Cryptocurrency
Money 20/20: MAS Speaks Out on Crypto Risks, Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2018
In a speech at Money 20/20 Asia, MAS managing director Ravi Menon spoke about the promise of blockchain technology and containing cryptocurrency risks; AML/CTF risks present a “clear and present danger”.
Data Privacy
MAS to Streamline Data Submissions, Reduce Burden for FIs
By Editors | 16/03/2018
Financial institutions will be allowed to decline MAS requests for previously-submitted data; new regulatory returns to be submitted in machine-readable formats.
Custody & Infrastructure
CSRC Official Backs Public Sector Use of ‘Centralised’ Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2018
CSRC head of technology Zheng Ye encourages the use of blockchain technology for public services, but says absolute decentralisation is untenable.
Structural Regulation
South Korea’s FSC Proposes Fintech Link with Indonesia
By Editors | 10/03/2018
Choi Jong-koo also lobbies to allow Korean firms to expand their business remits in the Southeast Asian country.
Cybersecurity
APRA Takes Aim at Cyber Attacks with New Proposed Standard
By Garima Chitkara | 08/03/2018
New measures would require firms to have clearly defined information-security related roles, capabilities and controls to boost their ability to repel cyber criminals and respond to breaches effectively.
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.
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