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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.

Fintech / Regtech
CBA, BNY Enable Real-Time Cross-Border Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2024
The new arrangement enables the AUD leg of inbound cross-border payments to be processed in under a minute.

Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Announces New Data Linkage to Boost SME Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2024
Banks can access information on SMEs from Hong Kong’s Companies Registry via HKMA’s CDI platform.

Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Launches Bakong App for International Travellers
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2024
The Bakong Tourists App is expected to help promote tourism while also encouraging greater use of the local currency.

Fintech / Regtech
Five Groups Seeking Virtual Bank Licence in Thailand – Reports
By Editors | 27/08/2024
The applicants reportedly include a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank, China’s WeBank and Korea’s KakaoBank.

AML / KYC
Taiwan Banks to Allow Companies to Open Accounts Digitally
By Editors | 26/08/2024
The FSC said banks should allow “all types” of non-individual clients to open digital deposit accounts, provided appropriate verification, controls and monitoring are in place.

Fintech / Regtech
Switzerland Introduces Instant Payments for Major Banks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/08/2024
The SNB and SIX said instant payments will likely form the basis for further innovation in payment transactions moving forward.

Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia Launches Digital Resilience Guide for Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2024
The guide addresses key aspects of business continuity, disruption management, and consumer protection in the evolving digital landscape.
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