Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Completes 3 PoC Use Cases in Project Ensemble Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/08/2024

The three PoC use cases involve digital bonds, interbank transfers of tokenised deposits, and eBL settlement via tokenised deposits.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Launches New Sandbox for Tokenised Asset Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/08/2024

The Project Ensemble Sandbox will facilitate interbank settlement using tokenised money for transactions involving tokenised assets.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore to Issue Standards for AI-Based Valuation Models

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2024

IVAS also working on new guidelines and a new online professional development course focusing on valuing intangible assets.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Sets Priorities for Ensuring Financial System Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2024

APRA’s new corporate plan aims to ensure the financial and operational resilience of regulated entities, while also responding to new risks.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Developing New Unified Platform to Facilitate Lending

By Ajoy K Das | 28/08/2024

The so-called “Unified Lending Interface” will provide lenders digital access to customer data from land records and other sources.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches HKUST Institute for Financial Research

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/08/2024

The new research institute aims to address social and economic issues through financial research and technological innovation.

Big Picture

HKMA Highlights Power of AI to Mitigate Greenwashing Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2024

HKMA published a bulletin offering guidance to FIs on the use of AI-powered ESG tools to help manage climate greenwashing risk.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea: FSC Chairman Pledges Support for AI Initiatives

By Editors | 28/08/2024

Kim Byoung-hwan said regulations will be relaxed to ensure the financial sector leads Korea’s push to become a top-three global leader in AI.

Fintech / Regtech

Westpac to Expand Anti-Scam Feature to Institutional Clients

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2024

Westpac’s institutional and government clients will be able to run a check on payee details before making payments.