FINTECH / REGTECH

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS, HKMA to Explore Use of DeFi Tools for SME Finance

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    Project Dynamo will study whether and how DeFi tools such as blockchain and smart contracts can improve access to finance for SMEs.

    AML / KYC

    US Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Regulating Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2022

    Reports released by the White House, Treasury, Commerce and DOJ will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to digital assets policy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart’s Singapore Digital Bank Reaches Key Milestone

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    Trust Bank has been offering new accountholders a chance to win one of three Tesla cars, where referrals increase the chances of winning.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Launches New Transformation Map for Financial Industry

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    MAS will promote the FX trading ecosystem, enhance fund structures, support fintechs, improve its bond infrastructure, and scale up sustainable and transition financing.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Asset Tokenisation Increasingly Relevant in ‘Crypto Winter’ – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

    A new report from BCG and ADDX projects a 50-fold increase in tokenised assets by 2030, bringing the market’s value to over $16 trillion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Approves Introduction of Regulatory Sandbox Framework

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The regulatory sandbox framework will enable the BSP to balance the perceived benefits of emerging technologies against the need to manage their risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Details Plans to Modernise Prudential Architecture

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    APRA will modernise its guidance for banks, insurers and superannuation funds to make it easier to understand and comply with.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore-India Real-time Payments Launch Delayed to December

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    At least five Indian banks are reportedly in talks with Singapore’s DBS regarding the PayNow-UPI linkage, which was initially meant to launch in July 2022.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA, BOT Exploring Cross-border Payments Arrangement

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    Visitors would be able to use their home faster payment system to pay for shopping and food in each other’s markets via their mobile phones.

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