Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

China, Vietnam Sign MOU on Cross Border Payment Connectivity

By Editors | 22/08/2024

The PBOC and SBV signed an MOU focusing on local currency settlement, currency swaps, and cross-border payment connectivity.

Capital / Liquidity

NZ Government Releases Final Report on Banking Competition

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/08/2024

The government said it will act on all 14 recommendations in the report, including measures to speed up open banking implementation.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Innovation Hub to Develop ISO 20022 Data Analytics Platform

By Editors | 22/08/2024

The Project Keystone platform will support the growing adoption of ISO 20022 standards in payment systems worldwide.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Issues New Guidelines on Short Selling Controls

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2024

The FSS is aiming to have institutional investors implement new systems and controls to guard against naked short selling by the end of Q4 this year.

ESG / Sustainability

CDP Announces Reporting Delay Due to “Technical Issues”

By ESG Investor | 22/08/2024

CDP said it has implemented an improvement plan and will be developing fixes throughout this month to address data-entry challenges.

ESG / Sustainability

BSP, NBC to Cooperate on Payment System Connectivity, Digital Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/08/2024

The central banks will collaborate on payment connectivity, digital finance innovation, AI, cyber security, and sustainable finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IMF Paper Highlights Untapped Potential of Programmability

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/08/2024

The paper proposes a framework for understanding programmability in payment and settlement systems.

AML / KYC

BNM Launches Integrated Platform to Help FIs Combat Fraud

By Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan | 22/08/2024

The platform allows automated fund tracing and recovery, information sharing and collaboration, and data-driven mule assessments.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues New Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Ajoy K Das | 21/08/2024

A cyber capability index (CCI) will be introduced as a benchmark for evaluating cybersecurity effectiveness and guiding necessary improvements.