Fintech / Regtech

HK SFC Sets Expectations on Use of GenAI Language Models

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2024

Licensed corporations intending to adopt GenAI language models in “high-risk use cases” are asked to discuss their plans with the SFC first.

AML / KYC

UK FCA Fines Metro Bank for Transaction Monitoring Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2024

A data-feeding error meant 60 million transactions were not monitored by Metro Bank over a four-year period.

AML / KYC

Unlocking the Potential of AI in Financial Crime Compliance

By Bradley Maclean | 14/11/2024

New research explores the potential of AI in financial crime compliance, highlighting pressing pain points and offering a roadmap for adoption.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Enhances CDR Regime to Boost Ease of Use

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2024

The changes simplify the consent process and the requirements that apply when accredited banks seek data from a consumer.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Launches e-CNY ‘Hard Wallet’, Resembling Convential Credit Card

By Editors | 12/11/2024

The PBOC hopes the card, aimed at seniors, students, and foreign visitors in China, will expand accessibility to and adoption of the e-CNY.

AML / KYC

Asian FinTech Associations Sign MoU on Anti-fraud Collaboration

By Editors | 12/11/2024

14 Asian FinTech associations signed an MoU last week at an event hosted in Taiwan to enhance collaborations in anti-fraud.

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.

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