Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore, UK to Boost Fintech, Green Finance Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2024

MAS and HM Treasury will collaborate to develop and finance green finance and energy transition projects in APAC.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Relabel ‘Virtual Banks’ as ‘Licensed Digital Banks’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2024

The proposal is aimed at addressing negative connotations associated with the term “virtual bank” in Chinese.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches New Platform to Connect Investors and DRs

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The “Bursa Reach” platform allows dealer’s representatives to showcase their expertise and profiles with investments.

Big Picture

OECD Updates AI Principles to Address Safety Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The OECD has updated its AI Principles to mitigate risks and prevent bias, discrimination, and misinformation.

Big Picture

Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Forms New Architecture Community for Project Ensemble

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2024

The Community will develop standards to support interoperability among wCBDC, tokenised money and tokenised assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong, Shenzhen Pilot Cross-Border Data Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2024

Pilot trials will test the validation of credit referencing reports and account opening documents for corporate customers.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Bolster Security Standards for E-Payments Firms

By Editors | 07/05/2024

The FSC asked the banking association to develop standards for electronic payment institutions based on the existing norms for banks.

Enforcement

CFTC Publishes Report on Responsible AI in Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2024

The report offers five recommendations on how the CFTC should safeguard financial markets from AI-related risks.