As data breaches and cyber attacks continue to surge and attackers become more sophisticated, organisations are well aware that the need for robust data security measures is becoming increasingly important. In Hong Kong, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (the PCPD) recently published a Guidance Note on Data Security Measures for Information … Continue reading
On July 13, 2022, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released its final Guideline B-13 (the Guideline), setting out technology and cyber risk management expectations for all federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs), such as banks, insurance and trust companies. FRFIs will need ensure that they have taken steps to comply with the requirements … Continue reading
On March 10, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued guidance to all of its regulated institutions engaged in virtual currency business activity, requiring them to have plans for preparedness to manage the possible operational and financial risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. NYDFS requires the plans to be submitted by Thursday, April 9, … Continue reading
Please join us for a 40-minute briefing on the latest developments in cybersecurity and what the financial services sector needs to know in order to comply. There are new regulatory initiatives at the international, US national and US state levels. With the consistent threat of security breach, financial institutions need to be aware of the latest developments … Continue reading
On 19 December 2016, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) announced the launch of the Enhanced Competency Framework on Cybersecurity (“ECF-C”).… Continue reading
Cybersecurity is rarely out of global news headlines. David Navetta and Marcus Evans have commented on the issue in the January 2016 edition of The Banker. The feature – “Cyber security – making banking safer” – looks how financial institutions are protecting their assets and customers’ data.… Continue reading