Fintech / Regtech

    Big Picture

    OECD Offers Policy Advice for Regulating AI in Financial Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2021

    Among the recommendations are the introduction of suitability requirements for AI-driven financial services, and add-on capital buffers based on AI algorithms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Poly Network Hackers Return Almost All of Stolen Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2021

    Hackers have returned nearly all of the USD 613 million worth of digital tokens stolen on Tuesday, says Poly Network.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia, Maybank Launch Cross-border Remittances Using ‘Bakong’

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 12/08/2021

    Maybank customers in Malaysia can use the bank’s e-wallet to transfer funds to recipients in Cambodia with Bakong e-wallets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS Vickers Receives ‘In-principle Approval’ to Provide DPT Services

    By Editors | 12/08/2021

    DBS Vickers is working through the necessary follow-ups with a view to meeting MAS’ requirements for a digital payment token services licence.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues “Mandate” for Innovation in AML/CFT

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2021

    The HKMA will launch interactive lab sessions to experiment with new technologies and emerging data analytics techniques, with an initial focus on network analytics and NLP.

    AML / KYC

    DeFi Accounts for Majority of Crypto Hacks, Frauds in 2021

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2021

    In H1 2021, DeFi accounted for 76% of major crypto hack volume and 54% of major crypto fraud volume, according to CipherTrace.

    AML / KYC

    BSP to Finalise Members of Open Finance Body This Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/08/2021

    The open finance oversight committee which will formulate standards for consent-based data sharing will include representation from across the financial industry.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia Explores Cross-border Transactions Using ‘Bakong’

    By Editors | 10/08/2021

    Cambodia launched its Bakong digital currency in October 2020. In the first half of 2021, 1.4 million transactions worth $500mn were recorded.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank of Korea CBDC Pilot to Kick off This Month

    By Editors | 09/08/2021

    Ground X, Kakaobank, Kakao Pay, Consensys, Samsung and Onther are among the firms that will participate in the pilot. Phase one will be complete by December.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI Workplan Highlights Focus on Stablecoins, CBDCs

    By Editors | 06/08/2021

    CPMI annual work programme highlights cross-border payments, stablecoins, CBDCs, central clearing and FMI risks as key priorities.

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