Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC, SGX, Temasek Jointly Explore DLT for Singapore Bond Markets

    By Editors | 15/11/2019

    The trial will make use of tokenised securities and smart contracts over a permissioned ledger to streamline bond issuance and servicing workflows.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Unveils New AI Framework for Financial Institutions

    By Garima Chitkara | 13/11/2019

    The new ‘Veritas’ framework aims to improve internal governance among financial institutions around their solutions driven by artificial intelligence and data analytics.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore

    By Editors | 13/11/2019

    The launch of the BIS Innovation Hub Centre took place on the sidelines of the 2019 Singapore FinTech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, Deloitte, S&P Launch Fintech Investment Research Platform

    By Editors | 12/11/2019

    The new platform, launched by MAS, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence, will help financial institutions and investors to more effectively discover investment opportunities in the fintech space.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Showcases Blockchain-based Prototype for Multi-Currency Payments

    By Editors | 11/11/2019

    The prototype network, developed by MAS in collaboration with JP Morgan and Temasek, will provide interfaces for other blockchain networks to connect and integrate seamlessly.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Ageing Infrastructure Creating Derivatives Market Inefficiencies: ISDA Chief

    By Editors | 10/11/2019

    Firms still take more than a day on average to resolve reconciliations and disputes caused by a lack of data transparency through the trade lifecycle.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Invites First Sandbox Applicants to Test Retail Payments Products

    By Editors | 09/11/2019

    Initially, mobile payment services, offline payment solutions, and contactless payments will be considered for inclusion in the regulatory sandbox.

    AML / KYC

    Australia Has an IFTI Problem

    By Eric Knight | 08/11/2019

    Australia’s approach to international payments needs to change, and reporting entities need to update their legacy systems for better reporting, say Eric Knight and Nick Armstrong.

    Big Picture

    Fintech Week: HKMA Announces New Fintech Initiatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2019

    As part of an ecosystem approach to fintech development, HKMA chief Eddie Yue wants to work with FIs, end users and technology firms to drive innovation in financial services.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Unveils Regulatory Framework for Crypto Exchanges

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2019

    Under the new framework, announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week, platform operators that offer trading in virtual assets classified as securities may seek Type 1 and Type 7 licences from the SFC.

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