FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

InvestHK Launches 2023 Fintech Fast Track Programme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2023

13 finalists from fintech, AI and Web3 scaleups will be selected to pitch in person at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Proposes Rule Update to Account for Crypto and Cyber Risks

By Editors | 05/06/2023

The CFTC is considering requiring firms to update their risk management frameworks to account for related to crypto, AI, cyber, and climate.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC to Leverage Regtech to Improve Listed Company Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

ASIC and regtech firm Eastern Analytica will jointly develop a solution to help address poor market disclosures by listed firms.

Fintech / Regtech

EU, US Jointly Developing Voluntary Code of Conduct for AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

The first-of-its-kind voluntary code of conduct for AI could be drawn up within weeks, said EU official Margrethe Vestager.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Incorporates Cloud-specific Risks in Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

BNM has updated its policy on risk management in technology to include requirements on the adoption and use of public cloud infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Seeks Public Views on Policy Response to AI

By Editors | 01/06/2023

The consultation will “help ensure Australia continues to support responsible AI practices to increase community trust and confidence,” the government said.

AML / KYC

MAS Introduces Reporting Obligations for Exempted Payments Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2023

Crypto firms still under a PSA exemption have to report the total number of “higher risk customers” they serve, such as PEPs and their close associates.

Press Release

Leading Regtech Firms Announced as Winners at Pitch! Regtech

By Editors | 01/06/2023

Judges selected Aboitiz Data Innovation, HAWK:AI, Synpulse, and Rimm Sustainability as the winners at Regulation Asia’s inaugural Pitch! Regtech event.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai Bourse Launches New Trading System Using Nasdaq Tech

By Editors | 01/06/2023

The new trading system was launched by SET and TFEX along with new data distribution and market surveillance systems, using Nasdaq technology.