AI, Technology & Data

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.

KYC & CDD

CRS in APAC – Are Organisations Ready?

By Editors | 24/11/2016

APAC survey benchmarks ‘state of readiness’ and emerging implementation trends.

KYC & CDD

Indonesia Opens ID Card Database to FIs

By Samuel Riding | 23/11/2016

Move designed to promote investment by easing KYC and transaction processes.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Upcoming reports and consultations cover correspondent banking, conduct and derivatives regulation.

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS Issues Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 17/11/2016

Regulatory requirements relaxed; Singapore to promote fintech innovations ‘within boundaries’.