Fintech / Regtech

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.

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.

The Asia Institute of Digital Finance will be jointly operated by MAS, the National Research Foundation and the National University of Singapore.

The UOB Finance Academy will allow participants to deepen their knowledge in areas such as risk management, regulation, liquidity management and data analytics.

IRAS now offers PayNow QR as a payment option for individual income tax, corporate income tax, property tax and goods and services tax.

The Fintech Booster programme is expected to spur a more dynamic fintech ecosystem that can facilitate continued innovation in the financial services sector.

Financial institutions are directed to study the guidance to identify and address gaps in their EWRA frameworks and processes.

The Spotlight Review looks at current and future challenges that FICC market participants face in market surveillance and the impact of machine learning.

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.

Private firms are invited to submit innovative solutions that can help enhance trade finance mechanisms, connectivity and infrastructure.