FINTECH / REGTECH

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Launches New System for Enrolment, Registration and Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2024

AUSTRAC says the new online portal makes it easier and faster to enrol or register a new business and to meet AML/CTF obligations.

Enforcement

BSP to Probe GCash Over Unauthorised Deductions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2024

The unauthorised deductions incident was attributed to a “system error”, but the BSP has vowed to investigate.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Announces Pablo Hernández de Cos as Next General Manager

By Editors | 12/11/2024

Pablo Hernández de Cos, the former Governor of the Bank of Spain, will take over from Agustín Carstens starting 1 July 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Urges Banks to Adopt and Support GreenTech

By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2024

Carmen Chu said the HKMA will soon publish an adoption practice guide outlining how Greentech can help FIs achieve their sustainability targets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UBS Pilots Digital Cash for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2024

UBS Digital Cash is aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and liquidity management for corporate and institutional clients.

Fintech / Regtech

NETS, Liquid Group Announce Expanded SGQR+ Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2024

The expansion of services by NETS and Liquid Group follows the successful POC launch of SGQR+ by the MAS last November.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBA Invites Industry to Participate in Digital Money Experiments

By Editors | 11/11/2024

The project will explore how different forms of digital money and associated infrastructure could support the development of wholesale tokenised asset markets in Australia.

Press Release

Feedzai Wins Best Use of AI for Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention

By Editors | 11/11/2024

Feedzai’s RiskOps was awarded Best Use of AI for Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention by a technology vendor at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK, FSC Sign MoU to Implement Deposit Token Test Project

By Editors | 10/11/2024

Seven banks will issue CBDC-backed deposit tokens that can be used as digital vouchers for users to spend on culture, education and other purposes.