Fintech / Regtech

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Orders TMBThanachart to Improve Following Two-day Outage

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The bank is directed to submit a report to BOT explaining the two-day mobile banking app outage, and to prepare a plan to prevent a recurrence.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Launch KRX-Operated Digital Securities Market

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Security token guidelines will be published in Q4 2022, and rule changes will be made next year to establish a system for issuance and distribution.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Police Opens New Anti-Scam Command Office

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    The opening of the ASCom office was officiated by Minister for Communications & Information Josephine Teo.

    Fintech / Regtech

    KPMG Launches Embedded Finance Hub in Singapore

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    KPMG said the Hub will work with MAS and the broader ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of embedded finance in Singapore.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Regulator Orders Revolut to Improve AML Controls

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    Revolut is required to submit a business improvement plan by 3 October and file quarterly progress reports until implementation is complete.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Raids Payment Firms in Digital Lending App Probe

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The Enforcement Directorate said digital loan app providers involved in extortion and harassment of members of the public are controlled and operated by Chinese persons.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.

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