AI, Technology & Data

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Planning Paperless Intermediary Registration

    By Samuel Riding | 25/04/2016

    Brokerages, mutual funds, portfolio managers and others will be able to forego written applications.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Indonesia to Introduce Fintech Rules by End of Year

    By Samuel Riding | 20/04/2016

    Financial services authority says it will consult China, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

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