Fintech / Regtech

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, BOT Launch Cross-border QR Payment Linkage

By Editors | 05/12/2023

Travellers from Thailand and Hong Kong can make retail payments by using their mobile banking apps to scan the Hong Kong and Thai QR codes displayed by merchants.