Fintech / Regtech

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    AML / KYC

    MAS Consults on Scope of Customers Relevant to COSMIC

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2023

    Any person who requests the bank in Singapore to carry out a transaction would be in scope, whether or not an account has been opened or the transaction is carried out.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    China Issues Operational Risk Guidelines for Securities Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2023

    Any major operational risk event that occurs must be reported to the SAC on the same day, along with related impacts and response measures.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Launches New National AI Strategy

    By Editors | 06/12/2023

    Singapore will collaborate with industry AI product development teams, create focused AI training programmes, and accept AI talent from around the world.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    NZDPU Proof of Concept Launches, Feedback Sought

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2023

    The proof of concept includes an initial set of data fields, features, and functionality to solicit stakeholder insights that will inform future releases.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Finalises Third-Party Risk Management Toolkit

    By Editors | 05/12/2023

    Tools are provided to help FIs identify critical services and manage third-party risks, and to help regulators supervise such risks.

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