FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

China Appoints Ex-Telecom Exec to Head Up New Data Regulator

By Editors | 31/07/2023

Liu Liehong’s appointment signifies the operational readiness of China’s newly-formed agency, the National Data Bureau.

Fintech / Regtech

SEC Targets Digital Investment Advisers with Proposed Rule Changes

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The US SEC is seeking to reform Internet adviser registration rules, proposing stricter requirements for digital investment platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

US SEC Proposes New Rules on the Use of Predictive Analytics and AI

By Editors | 31/07/2023

SEC proposes new rules to address conflicts in broker-dealers’ and investment advisers’ use of predictive analytics and AI.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Enhances Disclosure System to Provide Translation Feature

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2023

Korean regulators are trying to increase English disclosures in the local market as part of efforts to attract more foreign investors.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Targets End to Corporate Cheques by 2025

By Editors | 31/07/2023

Singapore to eliminate corporate cheques by 2025 and transition users to e-payment solutions, amid rising cheque processing costs.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Singapore Strengthen Cooperation in Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2023

In a recent financial dialogue, both countries agreed to support the International Sustainability Standards Board in implementing sustainability reporting standards.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Collaborate With Saudi Central Bank on Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2023

The two central banks will also collaborate on financial infrastructure development, sustainable development and fintech.

Fintech / Regtech

Why Banks Should Leverage ISO 20022 as an Innovation Accelerator

By Pete McCormick | 26/07/2023

Pete McCormick discusses the challenges banks face in adopting ISO 20022, as well as the benefits of doing so, using a strategic approach.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CFA Institute Survey Shows Limited Support for CBDCs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2023

While 34 percent of survey respondents worldwide disagreed that central banks should launch CBDCs, those from APAC including India and China expressed a more favourable view.