Fintech / Regtech

ESG / Sustainability

CDP, NZDPU Collaborate to Improve Access to Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 21/09/2023

The NZDPU proof of concept, supported by CDP, will provide an initial set of companies’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduction targets.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Announces Launch of Green Fintech Competition

By Editors | 21/09/2023

Interested firms will need to submit a market-ready solution for at least one of four themes by 20 October 2023.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Open API Framework for Insurance Sector

By Editors | 19/09/2023

A Central Register has also been developed as a new digital infrastructure for API-related initiatives in the insurance industry.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Banks Integrate Anti-Malware Feature in Mobile Apps

By Editors | 19/09/2023

The security feature enables banks to block access to their mobile apps and alert the customer if malware is detected on their device.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Citi Become First Digital Custodian on BondbloX Bond Exchange

By Editors | 18/09/2023

Citi clients can become participants of BondbloX Bond Exchange to trade both fractionalised and full-sized bonds.

AML / KYC

EBA CLEARING Issues Specifications for New Anti-Fraud Functionality

By Editors | 18/09/2023

Nine banks are engaged in the data model training for the new fraud-fighting functionality in STEP2 and RT1.

Fintech / Regtech

SFC to Commence Review of Industry Cybersecurity Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2023

Commencing this month, the review will entail a survey of licensed corporations as well as meetings and on-site inspections with selected firms.

AML / KYC

Australia Introduces Identity Verification Services Bill to Parliament

By Editors | 17/09/2023

The government said the bill strikes “the right balance between achieving fast and convenient identity verification and maintaining strong standards of privacy and security.

Fintech / Regtech

SEC Philippines Allows Crowdfunding Platforms to Act as Registrars

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2023

To date, only traditional financial intermediaries have been allowed to act as registrars under the securities regulation code.