Fintech / Regtech

    Big Picture

    Financial Stability Risks from BigTech May Be Increasing: FSB

    By Editors | 21/03/2022

    The FSB warns that bigtechs could become so large or dominant that their failure could have a severe impact on economic activity and financial stability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Consults on Expansion of CDR to Non-Bank Lending

    By Editors | 20/03/2022

    The designation of non-bank datasets under the CDR will support creditworthiness assessments and compliance with responsible lending obligations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Progresses Work on AI-based Translation System

    By Editors | 19/03/2022

    Translated financial documents were used as training data for the AI system, helping to improve the efficiency and accuracy of translations between Japanese and English.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Ripple Calls on Korea to Further Develop Digital Assets Framework

    By Editors | 19/03/2022

    New policy paper calls for the implementation of a “risk-sensitive” digital asset regulatory framework to provide certainty and encourage innovation in the sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Regulators Call for Action to Regulate Crypto Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022

    The RBA’s Philip Lowe, ASIC’s Joe Longo and APRA’s Wayne Byres are calling additional regulation to protect consumers from risks associated with the crypto sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BCBS Assesses Bank Use of AI & Machine Learning

    By Editors | 18/03/2022

    The BCBS is exploring banks’ use of AI/ML, specifically in the areas of explainability, governance, and resilience and financial stability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SIX, LMAX Group to Launch 24/7 Traded Crypto Futures

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    The launch will initially include centrally cleared USD settled Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, trading 23 hours, five days a week.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DTC, Hodlnaut Get In-Principle Approval for DPT Services in SG

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    Digital Treasures Center enables merchants to accept crypto in payments. Hodlnaut offers cryptocurrency borrowing and lending services.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Treasury Forms Educational Subgroup on Digital Assets

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.

    Enforcement

    RBI Lifts Restrictions on Digital Product Launches at HDFC

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    The restrictions were imposed in 2020 in response to multiple digital outages that impacted customers. HDFC is India’s largest private bank.

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