AI, Technology & Data

Cybersecurity

SWIFT to Reinforce Security

By Samuel Riding | 25/05/2016

Messaging service has had security questioned since Bangladesh Bank scandal.

Cloud & Infrastructure

State Bank of Vietnam Sets up Fintech Portal

By Samuel Riding | 20/05/2016

Technology expected to boost financial inclusion in a country where only 20% of people have a bank account.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Launches Cybersecurity Initiative

By Samuel Riding | 19/05/2016

Programme to cover cyber resilience assessment, professional development and information sharing.

Cybersecurity

JP Morgan Restricts SWIFT Access

By Samuel Riding | 18/05/2016

Bank takes precaution after security breaches related to Vietnam and Bangladesh banks.

Structural Regulation

Southeast Asia – The Price of Not Keeping up with Global Regulations

By Peter Guy | 16/05/2016

Capital markets falling behind in infrastructure, technology and regulations face being marginalised by China.

Data Privacy

Taiwan Approves International Mobile Payment Operators

By Samuel Riding | 13/05/2016

Apple Pay among group of providers approved by cabinet despite regulator’s concerns about data security.

Cloud & Infrastructure

UK, Singapore Launch ‘Fintech Bridge’

By Samuel Riding | 12/05/2016

Regulators to refer financial technology firms to other jurisdictions, share information.

Data Privacy

PBOC to Revamp Credit Reference System

By Samuel Riding | 10/05/2016

Central bank to increase personal data protection, strengthen rules on information sharing.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Establishes Fintech Panel

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2016

Regulator says it is concerned Japan’s fintech development lags other advanced economies.