AI, Technology & Data

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Central Bank to Install New SWIFT System

By Samuel Riding | 30/01/2017

New cybersecurity system aims to avoid ‘unwanted incidents’ in overseas payments.

Cybersecurity

HK Brokers Blackmailed by DDoS Attackers – SFC

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2017

Regulator urges firms to implement anti-DDoS systems, warns on ‘reflective amplification’ attacks.

Cybersecurity

RBI Conducts Bank Hacking Test

By Samuel Riding | 24/01/2017

Exercise aims to determine countermeasures and enhance defences.

AI Risk & Governance

The Whys and Whats of Regtech

By Nick Wakefield | 19/01/2017

Speakers at Fintech Finals discuss the rationale for regtech, and where it can be of most use.

Cybersecurity

RBI Unit to Boost Cybersecurity

By Samuel Riding | 19/01/2017

Central bank unit seeking 39 staff for roles in cybersecurity, research and innovation, systems audit.

Trading & Investment

India to Revamp Stock Trading Regulations

By Samuel Riding | 18/01/2017

Securities regulator to also tighten market scrutiny, issue new rules for exchanges, clearers and brokers.

Custody & Infrastructure

Chinese Bank, IBM to Develop Custody Blockchain

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

System aims to enhance security and efficiency in verification and risk management.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS Publishes Updated Fintech Sandbox Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Updates include simplified application requirements, evaluation criteria; clarify when sandbox will no longer apply.