Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Warns Investors of AI-driven Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2024

Investors are warned against falling prey to fraudsters who claim to be able to generate huge returns using bots and other AI-assisted technology.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong to Launch New Subsidy Scheme for Green Fintech

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2024

The scheme will provide early-stage funding for pre-commercialised green fintech companies, said Hong Kong official Salina Yan.

Fintech / Regtech

US Fintech EquiLend Suffers Ransomware Attack

By Editors | 26/01/2024

Ransomware gang LockBit claimed responsibility for the attack, which has forced Wall Street banks to manual processing of certain securities lending transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenised Securities Market Gears Up for Regulatory Evolution

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/01/2024

As the tokenised securities market evolves, industry experts are looking forward to refinements in regulatory frameworks to support its growth.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea to Ease Regulations for P2P Lending Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

The FSC announces plans to ease regulations and support the growth of the P2P lending industry.

Fintech / Regtech

UK Government Seeks Feedback on Cyber Governance Code

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

The government said that cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk, alongside financial and legal challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

China Seeks Feedback on AI Industry Standardisation Plan

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

China’s MIIT has issued draft guidelines for the construction of a comprehensive standardisation system for the AI industry.

Fintech / Regtech

India Expands Scope of Financial Services Offered in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024

Ministry of finance notifies book-keeping, accounting, taxation and financial crime compliance as services that can be offered in IFSC

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia Announces Launch of New SME Fundraising Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/01/2024

The platform will connect SMEs with capital providers such as private equity firms, venture capitalists or other financial institutions.