AI, Technology & Data

Anti-Money Laundering

AML & Open Data: The End of Privacy?

By Editors | 08/12/2016

Why regulation alone will not address risks arising from technological advances.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HK, UK Sign Fintech Agreement

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

Regulators will collaborate on ‘experience sharing’, information exchange.

Cybersecurity

BOJ Governor Bank Warns of Fintech Challenge

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Haruhiko Kuroda cites issues including ‘obtaining information and maintain stability’.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia to Utilise Big Data in Market Analytics

By Samuel Riding | 05/12/2016

New technology allows processing of data from different sources, said to enhance regulatory effectiveness.

Cybersecurity

MAS to Set Up APAC Cyber-defense Centre

By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

Joint initiative with US-based Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

Cybersecurity

Japan FSA Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

Regulator says to boost cybersecurity, fintech; examine HFT trading regulation.

Structural Regulation

SFC Mandates Online Submission of Licensee Documentation

By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

Paper filing by individual applicants and licensees will not be allowed from 1 February 2017.

AI Risk & Governance

Regtech in Asia – Regulators Playing Catch-up

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Regulators appear to be lagging behind market infrastructure and institutions in using technology.

Data Privacy

APAC Institutions Question CRS Implementation

By Samuel Riding | 28/11/2016

Survey suggests doubts remain over implementation; technology, operational procedures the main challenge.