AI, Technology & Data

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Concerned by Mega Bank Data Request

By Samuel Riding | 22/09/2016

Regulator says disclosure could breach confidentiality rules, harm foreign customers.

Cybersecurity

HKMA to Add Cybersecurity, AML to Competency Framework

By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2016

Measures are part of efforts to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a fintech hub.

Payments & Settlements

ASIC Investigates ASX Outage

By Samuel Riding | 20/09/2016

ASX says disruption was due to hardware failure and not a cyber-attack.

KYC & CDD

Thailand Introduces e-KYC Rules

By Samuel Riding | 20/09/2016

Telecom and banking industry also form joint security plan for mobile and e-banking.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Singapore, Switzerland Sign Fintech Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 13/09/2016

Countries agree to coordinate on regulatory requirements and market for new fintech solutions

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKMA Launches Fintech Sandbox

By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2016

Scheme will include arrangements to protect volunteers in financial technology trials.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Update: Indonesia Outlines Fintech Regime

By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2016

Central bank to oversee payments sandbox; OJK to regulate other services.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Herbert Smith Freehills Opens 1st Alternative Legal Services Hub in China

By Samuel Riding | 01/09/2016

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills extended its innovative Alternative Legal Services business to China. A 13-member team of […]

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Publishes ‘Robo-advice’ Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Guidance covers licensing through to actual advice provision.