Fintech / Regtech

Australian Treasury Publishes Digital and Cyber Security Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024

The strategy focuses on four areas to ensure Treasury’s information and systems are secure, resilient, responsive, and fit-for-purpose.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC to Update Guidance on International Money Transfers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024

The proposed changes will help provide further transparency to consumers so they can better compare the costs of international money transfers.

Fintech / Regtech

China Implements Tighter Rules for Non-Bank Payments Platforms

By Editors | 31/07/2024

The rules impose stricter licensing, business management, risk management and user protection requirements on non-bank payment institutions.

AML / KYC

Westpac, Optus Launch New Anti-scam Capability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024

Westpac launched a new in-app calling capability to protect customers from scammers trying to impersonate the bank.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches AI-enabled Chatbot to Address Investors’ Queries

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The chatbot can currently answer questions relating to the securities market, the latest master circulars, and the grievance redressal process.

AML / KYC

Regulating GenAI: New Tools, Old Challenges

By Bradley Maclean | 30/07/2024

Striking the right balance between automation and human expertise is vital to ensure the effective use of GenAI technology.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Set to Reopen Applications for Digital Bank Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2024

BSP Governor Eli Remolona said a circular would be released “soon” indicating when the application window will be reopened.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Opens Tender for Services to Support CBDC Sandboxes

By Editors | 30/07/2024

Hosting and supporting services would have to support up to 25 participants in the Project Ensemble and e-HKD sandboxes.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Fines Visa and Two Other Payment System Operators

By Ajoy K Das | 29/07/2024

Visa was penalised for implementing a payment authentication solution without obtaining regulatory clearance from the RBI.

AML / KYC

A Whole New World for the Financial Action Task Force?

By Fatima Alsancak | 29/07/2024

With the next round of country assessments starting, the new FATF President has a lot of work to do over the next two years.

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