AI, Technology & Data

    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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