FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

HK PCPD Issues Personal Data Protection Framework for AI

By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2024

The new model framework offers recommendations on AI governance, risk management, and personal data security, among other areas.

Fintech / Regtech

China’s TC260 Issues Draft Guide on Sensitive Personal Data

By Mark Johnston | 14/06/2024

The guide aims to provide a clear methodology for organisations to determine what constitutes sensitive personal information.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia is Inching Closer to a Regulatory Framework for AI

By Natasha Teja | 14/06/2024

A year-end consultation is expected, as businesses warn that the current lack of regulatory clarity inhibits innovation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ghana, MAS Complete Cross-border Trade PoC Using CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/06/2024

Project DESFT demonstrated that the eCedi can facilitate the participation of MSMEs in international trade.

Fintech / Regtech

SZSE to Help HKEX Develop Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2024

HKEX’s Integrated Fund Platform will enable market participants to more effectively distribute fund products to clients.

AML / KYC

Westpac Enhances Security Features to Protect Against Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2024

Westpac’s Ben Young said the new security features will help individuals and small businesses identify potential scams before they have made a payment,

ESG / Sustainability

BIS, MAS Develop Prototype Climate Risk Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2024

The platform uses NPL techniques to gather regulatory and climate data to help supervisors identify, monitor and manage climate risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Benefits of Tokenisation Are “Overexaggerated”: WFE Paper

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2024

The WFE says tokenisation work should continue, but that some of the benefits claimed are “overexaggerated”.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Shift to Flexible Work Calls for Extra Safeguards at FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

FIs may need to revisit their existing security policies and more closely monitor for staff misconduct.