Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

UK FCA Outlines Plans for Regulating AI and Big Tech

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2023

The FCA will address competition issues raised by Big Tech firms and potentially expand the SMCR to apply to “the most senior individuals managing AI systems”.

Fintech / Regtech

France Agrees to Accept UPI Payments from Indian Travellers

By Editors | 15/07/2023

Indian tourists will be able to use the UPI system to make payments in Indian rupees while visiting France.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Digital Banks Urge MAS to Lift Caps on Deposits

By Editors | 14/07/2023

Grab’s GSX Bank and  Sea’s MariBank say the deposit cap imposed on new digital banks is hindering their ability to expand and lend.

Fintech / Regtech

FFC Asia 2023: Professional AI Skills Needed in Financial Crime Fight

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/07/2023

Panellists at Regulation Asia’s Fraud and Financial Crime conference stressed the need to up-skill financial sector professionals so they can use AI in fighting financial crime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Treasury Consults on Digital Securities Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/07/2023

The proposed Digital Securities Sandbox will enable firms to test issuance and trading of digital securities.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Launches Cross-Institutional Payment System for ATM, POS Services

By Editors | 13/07/2023

The Cambodian Shared Switch aims to enhance payment transactions through payment cards in Cambodia.

Big Picture

HKIMR Report Urges Focus on Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Innovation

By Editors | 13/07/2023

The report highlights the need for continuous investments in human capital and skills development to foster innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Sets Up Central Fraud Registry

By Karen Ng | 12/07/2023

AI technology will be used, via the new registry, to help banks prevent suspicious accounts from completing fraudulent transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

NZ’s FMA Issues Proposal to Enhance Industry Operational, Cyber Resilience

By Editors | 12/07/2023

If a licensee experiences a significant disruption, they must promptly notify the FMA no later than 72 hours after the incident.