Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

UBS Launches Hong Kong’s First Tokenised Warrant

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2024

UBS said tokenisation opens a new channel for investors to access digital structured products.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Cuts CEO Compensation Over Digital Banking Disruptions

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/02/2024

MAS set expectations last November for DBS to hold its senior management accountable for digital banking disruptions that occurred last year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Breaks New Ground With Digital Green Bond Issuance

By Editors | 08/02/2024

This is the first multi-currency digital bond offering in the world, and the first digitally native bond issuance in Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Working to Improve Inflation Forecasting With AI Models

By Editors | 08/02/2024

Bank of Korea report discusses progress improve inflation forecasting accuracy using AI/ML and big data technologies.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s UPI Payment Service Launches in France

By Ajoy K Das | 07/02/2024

The service will enable Indian tourists to make UPI-based payments across merchants in France.

Fintech / Regtech

Cybersecurity is the Biggest Risk for Global Banks: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/02/2024

The EY-IIF report says cyber threats are constantly morphing with evolving links to geopolitical, technology and third-party risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Strengthens Measures to Tackle AI Deepfakes

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2024

Various government agencies and industry partners are working together to prevent the malicious use of deepfake technology.

Fintech / Regtech

India Issues Regulatory Framework for GIFT City Payment Services

By Ajoy K Das | 06/02/2024

The regulations cover account issuance, e-money issuance, escrow, cross-border money transfer and merchant acquisition services.

Fintech / Regtech

EU to Ramp Up Monitoring of BigTech Financial Services

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2024

The provision of financial services by BigTechs does not yet pose a financial stability risk, but policy action may be required as these activities continue to grow.