Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Publishes Capital Markets Sandbox Framework

By Editors | 22/05/2019

SEBI’s sandbox framework for capital markets innovation comes just weeks after the RBI released its own sandbox framework for banking and payment services.

Market Infrastructure

Calastone Goes Live with New Blockchain Infrastructure

By Editors | 21/05/2019

The launch comes as funds globally experience significant margin pressures, and amid a need for reduced frictions in cross-border distribution of funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong: An Ecosystem Approach to Bank Culture Reform

By Jeffrey Kupfer | 21/05/2019

The HKMA is addressing culture and conduct risk by learning from other markets, engaging with other regulators, and exploring new technology, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling Trust.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Delays Basel III for New Online-Only Banks

By Editors | 17/05/2019

Only Basel I rules will apply for the first three years after launch. Basel III will be phased in from the fourth year onwards, including NSFR and the leverage ratio.

Fintech / Regtech

Koscom to Open Robo-Advisory Testbed from 3 June

By Editors | 17/05/2019

Robo-advisory services will have to undergo testing and verification before they can be used to directly manage funds and entrusted assets under new enabling FSC regulations.

Fintech / Regtech

Artificial Intelligence Holds “Immense Potential” for Risk Management – MAS

By Garima Chitkara | 16/05/2019

MAS is using artificial intelligence tools for risk detection and market surveillance, while also working to strengthen protections against cyber risk, data breaches and AI-based discrimination.

Fintech / Regtech

S. Korea Accepts Eight More Fintech Sandbox Participants

By Editors | 16/05/2019

The FSC has approved eight more fintech services for the regulatory sandbox, bringing the total number of approved companies to 26.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong, Thailand Central Banks Sign Fintech Collaboration Agreement

By Editors | 15/05/2019

HKMA and BOT have agreed to collaborate on fintech innovation, including through a joint research project on the development of a central bank digital currency.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Directs Mutual Funds to Report on AI, ML Use

By Editors | 10/05/2019

Mutual funds will have to report on their use of AI and ML to facilitate investing, trading, dissemination of investment strategies and advice, compliance, operations and other activities.