Cyber security
UK regulator seeks ways to ‘open up’ payments data
PSR says “synthetic data” could be used in trials to protect confidentiality
The winners of the 2019 Fintech and Regtech Global Awards
Prizes awarded for outstanding work at the cutting edge of financial technology
Central banks responding to pace of change in a hyperconnected world
Daily processes large and small have seen a drastic shift of emphasis towards increased automation as evolving technology has permeated every aspect of people’s lives. Lars Schröder, senior engagement manager at SkySparc, explores the impact of…
Fintech and risk: what does the future hold?
Five key areas where regulators need to make judgements on fintech risks
Central banks face loss of independence – Central Banking survey
Cyber risks and lax supervision are biggest threats to financial stability
ECB website stays down after hacking attack
Hackers reportedly put illegal “phishing” software on BIRD website, which is operated by third party
MAS issues ‘cyber hygiene’ rules; eases sandbox barriers
Regulator aims to prevent cyber crime through basic measures
RBNZ publishes new FMI regulation bill
Proposal would enhance central bank’s ability to hold market participants to binding standards
Bank of Canada collaborates with private sector on cyber defence
New partnership with private sector bridges gaps in cyber resilience co-ordination, Poloz says
BoE’s Kashyap warns banks vulnerable to state-sponsored cyber attacks
FPC member says he is not sure banks are capable of defending themselves
Regulators prepare response to Facebook’s Libra
Plans under way for G7 working group, as crypto asset plans draw criticism in Europe and US
RBNZ highlights cash advantages as usage declines
New Zealand central bank aims to protect sectors of society more reliant on cash
UK and Singapore to collaborate on cyber security
BoE, FCA and MAS say they will investigate ways to share information and potentially staff
BoE unveils strategic priorities for 2019
Priorities include Brexit, operational resilience, fintech and the renewal of the core payments system
Bank of Israel to collaborate with national body on cyber defence
Memorandum with National Cyber Directorate sets stage for closer co-operation on bank security
FSB working on cyber incident response toolkit
Team developing tools for effective response and recovery after a cyber attack
Cyber crime is ‘present danger’ for financial system – BoE deputy
Sam Woods emphasises need for more widespread stress-testing of cyber security
Bank of Canada warns of corporate debt risks
Annual financial system report notes growing corporate debt in extractive industries
RBI unveils vision for e-payments overhaul
Central bank says next 10 years will see “revolutionary shift” in payments across India
HSBC hires BoE’s cyber risk chief
Watchdog’s CISO will serve as UK bank’s first head of resilience risk
ECB raises concerns over new Cyprus agency
Powers given to digital security agency should not prejudice those of ECB, opinion warns
Iceland central bank holds first meeting of payment council
New body aims to ensure security and efficiency in payments and financial infrastructure
Cyber fraudsters starting to rethink tactics – report
Swift research shows hackers have switched to transferring smaller amounts during normal business hours
Bank of Mexico and Amazon to co-operate on mobile payments system
Central bank aims to tackle low banking levels through digital payments