Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

GLEIF Forms New Advisory Board to Promote vLEI Adoption

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The vLEI Technical Advisory Board will provide technical, governance, and developmental support to the vLEI stakeholder ecosystem as it grows.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Ramps Up Financial Inclusion Efforts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/07/2024

The BSP will explore open finance use cases to enhance financial inclusion efforts and get more citizens into the formal financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Provide Policy Finance Support for AI Development

By Editors | 04/07/2024

Korea Development Bank will provide KRW 3 trillion in low-interest rate loans to AI-related sectors and create a new “AI Korea Fund” worth KRW 500 billion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Canton Network Launches Decentralised Interoperability Infrastructure

By Editors | 02/07/2024

The “Global Synchronizer” enhances interoperability on the Canton Network, which is designed to enable tokenisation and frictionless exchange of regulated financial assets and liabilities.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Calls on Banks to Increase Vigilance Against Cyber Attacks

By Ajoy K Das | 02/07/2024

Banks have been directed to monitor network activities and server logs as well as keep close watch on critical payments systems.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Launches Green FinTech Support Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2024

The scheme aims to provide early-stage funding for green fintechs and ultimately improve sustainability reporting in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Confirms Plans to Develop Industry Notices Hub

By Editors | 01/07/2024

ISDA received “strong support” for the plan and will now work with S&P Global Market Intelligence and Linklaters to build the platform.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Cautions Against Tech-led Disruptions in Financial Systems

By Ajoy K Das | 01/07/2024

Cyber hazards, climate change and global spillovers offer challenges to financial stability, said the RBI governor.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Working to Improve Data and AI Capabilities

By Ajoy K Das | 29/06/2024

A current focus for the RBI is on enhancing capacity in AI and machine learning techniques and analysing unstructured textual data.