Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, IFSCA Sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 20/09/2022

MAS and IFSCA will collaborate to support sandbox experimentation, enable companies to be referred to each other’s sandbox, and promote cross-border testing.

Fintech / Regtech

FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong

By Editors | 19/09/2022

The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.

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.