FINTECH / REGTECH

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA to Launch Physical Risk Assessment Platform for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2023

HKMA’s Arthur Yuen also said the first version of Hong Kong’s green classification framework will be released “very soon”.

Fintech / Regtech

European Lawmakers Reach Agreement on AI Regulation

By Editors | 11/12/2023

AI systems that pose minimal risk will not have to meet any specific obligations. High risk systems will have strict requirements. Systems that pose unacceptable risk will be banned.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI to Launch Cloud Facility, Fintech Repository for Financial Sector

By Ajoy K Das | 11/12/2023

The cloud facility will be a dedicated public infrastructure for the financial sector. The repository will hold information about fintechs.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Proposes Licensing Framework for Payment Services

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2023

Payment service providers would need to be licensed by ASIC, and in some cases, APRA. The ePayments Code will also be updated and made mandatory.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore, China Announce New Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

The agreements include a cross-border e-CNY pilot, a possible PayNow-UnionPay linkage, and an MoU between SGX and GFEX.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Passes Identity Verification Bill to Boost Privacy and Security

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2023

The new legislation will require identity verification services to adhere to privacy and security standards and report breaches to the OAIC.

AML / KYC

Indonesia, UAE Central Banks Agree to Expand Cooperation

By Editors | 08/12/2023

BI and CBUAE will strengthen cooperation in areas including monetary policy, financial stability, payments, AML/CFT, and Islamic finance.

Market Infrastructure

HSBC Trials Quantum Protection for AI-powered FX Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2023

HSBC is using its own AI-powered tool to safeguard trades of any value from quantum attacks and other cyber risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Treasury Releases New Enterprise Data Strategy

By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2023

The strategy outlines four key themes and actions to leverage data for timely, informed and influential policy advice.