AI, Technology & Data

Clearing & Post-Trade

ICAP Acquires Abide Financial

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

London, New York, 13 October 2016 – ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation […]

AI Risk & Governance

Regtech for Regulators – A New Paradigm

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

Study suggests regulators are behind those they regulate in implementing technology.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HK, Australia Targeted in Odinaff SWIFT Attacks

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Report warns upcoming attacks could be similar to Bangladesh Bank heist.

Cybersecurity

G7 Issues Financial Cybersecurity Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Eight-point guidelines cover governance, risk and control assessment and information sharing.

Cybersecurity

SWIFT Introduces Mandatory Customer Security Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 28/09/2016

Geneva, 27 September 2016 – SWIFT announced the introduction of a set of core security standards and an associated assurance […]

Trading & Investment

Emerging Asia Heads Decline in Banks’ Relevance – EY

By Samuel Riding | 27/09/2016

Lack of trust one of the main factors turning consumers away from traditional banks, report suggests.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Regulator to Tighten Monitoring after Cyber-Attacks

By Samuel Riding | 27/09/2016

Hacks on banking and securities operations of First Financial caused systems to shut down.

Market Data & Technology

ISDA Publishes Recommendation for FpML Version 5.9

By Samuel Riding | 26/09/2016

NEW YORK, 22 September, 2016 – ISDA (the International Swaps and Derivatives Association published the recommendation for (FpML) Financial products […]

Cybersecurity

SEBI to Boost Defence Against Cyber-Attacks

By Samuel Riding | 26/09/2016

Regulator to further tighten policy framework, appoint chief IT security officer.