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ASEAN
Singapore decides framework for allocation of 235 MHz of additional spectrum and encourages 4th MNO
On the 18 February 2016, Singapore’s Infocomm Development Agency (IDA) published its decision on the framework for the allocation of an additional 235 MHz of spectrum. …
Governing development finance organisations: measuring development impact
Governance is important for both private and public sector organisations. For development finance organisations (such as IFC, CDC, Africa Development Bank and Asia Development Bank) which …
Global IT tariffs eliminated? WTO wakes up?
“Mr. Praline: Look, matey, I know a dead parrot when I see one, and I’m looking at one right now. Owner: No no he’s not …
ISO 27018 – the international standard for protecting PII in the public cloud – Where are we now?
Since its release in August 2014, ISO 27018 is becoming well established as the “go to” standard to help cloud customers to comply with their …
Myanmar mobile banking and payment: where to start?
Myanmar is currently largely a cash economy. In this post we consider the types of mobile banking and payments solutions we predict will first gain …
Will ISO 27018 help cloud customers to comply with Singapore’s data protection laws?
A key challenge for organisations who want to use cloud services is to do so in a way that is compliant with the organisations’ obligations …
Are Singapore’s Monetary Authority’s proposed outsourcing rules clear enough?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS“) is consulting on a new notice and guidelines on outsourcing. Having already commented on its positive message for cloud services, this post addresses the …
MAS Embraces Cloud: A Silver Lining
There should be relief at the moment felt by financial institutions and cloud service providers alike, following the release of the MAS’s consultation on the …
Responsible investment in Myanmar
Myanmar is a country with tremendous opportunities, but also tremendous risks. I was fortunate enough to host and chair a seminar in Singapore yesterday on responsible …