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Fintech / Regtech
Crypto / Digital Assets
Sifma Releases Findings from Regulated Settlement Network PoC
By Editors | 09/12/2024
The findings demonstrated the potential of shared ledger technology to settle tokenised money and securities and address current inefficiencies and operational risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Announces Gazettal of Stablecoins Bill
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2024
The bill will implement a licensing and regulatory regime for issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins. The first reading is set for 18 December.
Fintech / Regtech
CFTC Issues Advisory on Use of AI by Regulated Entities
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/12/2024
The advisory is intended to remind market participants of their regulatory obligations as they begin to develop and implement AI.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BSP Concludes Tests on Streamlining Interbank Payments With CBDC
By Editors | 06/12/2024
The BSP said Project Agila testing found that off-hours transactions can safely be supported by open-source DLT through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Issues Information Paper on AI Model Risk Management
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/12/2024
The paper sets out good practices for managing risks associated with AI, including GenAI, based on a thematic review of banks’ practices.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Adopts New Legislative Package to Strengthen Cyber Resilience
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/12/2024
The legislation will establish a pan-European ‘cybersecurity alert system’ and a ‘cybersecurity emergency mechanism’ to enhance the EU’s response capabilities.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Extends Deadline to Cease Corporate Cheque Processing
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024
MAS also launched a consultation paper proposing a roadmap to sunset corporate cheques and a transition plan for retail cheques.
Big Picture
BIS Paper Examines Choice Between Retail CBDC, FPS, or Both
By Editors | 05/12/2024
The choice depends on the market features, ecosystem, and degree of maturity and innovation of existing payment infrastructures in a country.
Big Picture
Geopolitical Risk Seen as Top Risk to Financial Industry in 2025
By Editors | 05/12/2024
The top threats to the financial industry identified in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer Survey were geopolitical risk and cyber risk.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Seeks Feedback on Updated Guidance for Digital Assets
By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024
ASIC proposes to regulate digital assets like traditional financial products, requiring crypto firms to apply for an AFS licence.
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