Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Reassures Public After Data Breach at Payments Firm

By Editors | 15/08/2022

The iPay88 breach will be raised in a Cabinet meeting to discuss a proposal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate the incident.

Fintech / Regtech

Making Data Security a Priority in a World of Tech-driven Services

By Philip Keller | 14/08/2022

Philip Keller outlines key considerations for banks when establishing a protocol to ensure data can only be shared in a safe, reliable, timely, and complete manner.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI to Adopt New Measures to Regulate Digital Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

The measures include enhanced disclosures for borrowers, consent-based data collection, a cooling-off period for online loans, and the establishment of a new SRO.

ESG / Sustainability

JPXI to Launch Platform For Listed Company ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 11/08/2022

ESG-related information disclosed on each company’s website for the most recent three months will be displayed on the portal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA, InvestHK Invite Firms to Showcase CBDC Solutions

By Editors | 11/08/2022

A CBDC track has been added to Global Fast Track 2022. Banks, fintechs and tech firms are asked to submit innovative solutions in eight focus areas.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Defers Deadline for Acquiring Banks to Purge Customer Card Data

By Editors | 09/08/2022

All entities in the transaction chain other than acquiring banks, card issuers and card networks must purge card-on-file data from 1 October 2022.

AML / KYC

FSB Gives Full Support to Wide LEI Use in Global Payments

By Clare Rowley | 09/08/2022

The FSB’s recommendation that the LEI should be used more widely in payments will catalyze increased global LEI adoption, says GLEIF’s Clare Rowley.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Promote Big Data and AI Technology

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/08/2022

Vice chairman Kim So-young said the FSC will remove barriers that prevent financial services firms from making use of big data and AI technology effectively.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Sets Out Expectations on Third Party Risk Management 

By Editors | 08/08/2022

MAS conducted thematic inspections on the operational risk management standards and practices of selected banks, with a focus on third party risk management.