FINTECH / REGTECH

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia, Thailand Launch Second Phase of QR Payments Link.

    By Editors | 07/06/2023

    Thais visiting Cambodia can use their mobile banking apps to make cashless payments by scanning KHQR codes displayed by merchants.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippine SEC Delayed Roll-out of Crypto Rules Last Year Due to FTX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/06/2023

    The SEC was ready to issue a new regulatory framework for crypto assets late last year, but decided to delay its release to incorporate lessons from the FTX collapse.

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    Big Picture

    Banks Increasingly Expected to Prevent Misconduct – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023

    New report from Starling says outcomes-based regulation, culture initiatives, data science and technology can help enhance culture and conduct risk management in the banking industry.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Climate Action Data Trust Establishes 20-Member User Forum

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/06/2023

    The forum brings together practitioners and data users to advise on technical, policy, and business matters to enhance access to carbon registry data.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Stanchart, PwC Examine CBDC Opportunities in GBA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2023

    The paper says the GBA is an ideal launch pad for CBDC pilots given its use of three different currencies and monetary authorities.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Unprecedented: First Data Trading Involving Personal Data in China

    By Sherry Gong | 06/06/2023

    Hogan Lovells partners Sherry Gong and Tommy Liu draw lessons from the first case of floor trading of personal data in China.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Proves Viability of Quantum-Safe Financial System

    By Editors | 06/06/2023

    Project Leap involved the design and deployment of a secure communication channel to protect financial data against future threats from quantum computers.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SFC Chief Calls for Strong AI Governance at Licensed Firms

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/06/2023

    The SFC will hold licensed firms responsible for conduct breaches involving AI, Julia Leung said at an HKIFA conference.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Consults on Cyber Resilience Guidelines for Payment System Operators

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2023

    The draft guidelines are intended to help non-bank payment system operators mitigate emerging cyber security risks.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Sri Lanka, Nepal to Link Payment Networks LankaPay and Fonepay

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2023

    The payment link will enable Sri Lankan and Nepali citizens to make merchant payments in each other’s country using a mobile-based QR code.

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