AI, Technology & Data

    AI Risk & Governance

    The Growing Human Limitations of Financial AI

    By Peter Guy | 16/10/2017

    Artificial intelligence might not harm humans, but humans can go to jail for the actions of bad robots.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Banks Want Fintechs to Pay for ‘Open Banking’

    By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2017

    Biggest lenders continue to frustrate efforts by authorities to increase competition and throw open door to banking disruptors.

    Market Data & Technology

    Communication Breakdown

    By Peter Guy | 09/10/2017

    WhatsApp et al have widened a grey area in compliance rival financial messaging services are trying to exploit.

    Cybersecurity

    Thai Banks Join up to Improve Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 09/10/2017

    Fifteen banks in Thailand have set up a group to tackle information technology stability and security and prepare for cyber-attacks.

    Operational Risk

    Malaysia Revising Prudential Framework for Outsourcing by Financial Institutions

    By Editors | 04/10/2017

    Banks will be urged to enhance due diligence and do more to protect data confidentiality as BNM cites risks from outsourcing to shared services.

    Cybersecurity

    Philippines Set to Introduce Tighter Cybersecurity Requirements for Banks

    By Editors | 04/10/2017

    Measures will include enhanced risk management and governance requirements as well as increased use of cloud technology.

    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.

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