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AML / KYC
HKMA, IA Issue Guidance on Video Distribution of Insurance Products
By Editors | 07/08/2020
Insurers and intermediaries such as banks have to apply to enter the InsurTech Sandbox to test the use of video conferencing to distribute long term insurance policies.
Fintech / Regtech
China Moves Closer to Launching Sovereign Digital Currency
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2020
PBOC has formed a new subsidiary to streamline efforts to launch a central bank digital currency, which is now being tested at four state-run banks.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Set Up Regional Digital Finance Institute
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2020
The Asia Institute of Digital Finance will be jointly operated by MAS, the National Research Foundation and the National University of Singapore.
Fintech / Regtech
UOB Launches Training Programme to Address Transformation in Finance
By Editors | 05/08/2020
The UOB Finance Academy will allow participants to deepen their knowledge in areas such as risk management, regulation, liquidity management and data analytics.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS, Tax Department Collaborate to Digitalise Payments
By Editors | 04/08/2020
IRAS now offers PayNow QR as a payment option for individual income tax, corporate income tax, property tax and goods and services tax.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Fintech Development
By Editors | 04/08/2020
The Fintech Booster programme is expected to spur a more dynamic fintech ecosystem that can facilitate continued innovation in the financial services sector.
AML / KYC
MAS Issues Guidance on AML/CTF Enterprise-wide Risk Assessments
By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2020
Financial institutions are directed to study the guidance to identify and address gaps in their EWRA frameworks and processes.
Big Picture
FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on Market Surveillance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2020
The Spotlight Review looks at current and future challenges that FICC market participants face in market surveillance and the impact of machine learning.
Fintech / Regtech
The Impact of Covid-19 on Fintech: Call for Response
By Editors | 04/08/2020
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, World Bank Group and World Economic Forum are calling for input on the impacts of Covid-19 on the fintech industry.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, BIS Innovation Lab Seek Solutions in Trade Finance
By Editors | 03/08/2020
Private firms are invited to submit innovative solutions that can help enhance trade finance mechanisms, connectivity and infrastructure.
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