Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Launches AI Code of Ethics Guidelines for Fintech Industry

By Editors | 25/11/2023

The guidelines are intended to serve as a reference for fintech associations to establish their code of conduct and optimise the use of AI in the fintech industry.

Fintech / Regtech

UK FCA Seeks Input on Big Tech’s Data Advantage in Finance

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2023

The FCA invites responses from national and international competition authorities and regulators, as well as Big Tech firms, financial services firms, consumer groups, and academics.

AML / KYC

Australian Banks Launch “New Offensive” Against Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2023

Priority initiatives to make banking safer include a new confirmation of payee system and expanded intelligence sharing.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor Cautions Against ‘Credit Exuberance’

By Ajoy K Das | 23/11/2023

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said concentrated linkages between banks, NBFCs and fintechs may create a contagion risk.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, Abu Dhabi FSRA to Enhance Fintech Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2023

The regulators will explore PoC projects to connect HKMA’s CDI platform to ADGM’s SME Financing Platform.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulators Must Keep Pace with Technology to Manage Systemic Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2023

With frauds and crimes getting sophisticated, institutions and regulators need to assume an increased level of responsibility, said Deborah Young.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Launches New IPO Settlement Platform

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

The platform, known as FINI, shortens the IPO settlement cycle from five days to two days, lowering risks for issuers and investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Microfinance Body Calls Out Regulatory Gap in Fintech Lending

By Ajoy K Das | 22/11/2023

India’s MicroFinance Institutions Network has asked the RBI to intervene to ensure fintech lenders comply with microfinance regulations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

‘Standardisation’ Key to Regulating Tokenised Financial Assets 

By Jill Wong | 22/11/2023

The tokenisation of financial assets should be guided by regulations that emphasise the ability to predict cash flows, says Ralf Kubli of the Casper Association.