AI Risk & Governance

    Reporting on regulatory approaches, ethical considerations, and risk management for AI technologies deployed in financial services and markets.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    SFC, Canadian Regulators Establish Fintech Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    Under the agreement, the SFC and eight Canadian securities regulators will cooperate on information sharing and referrals between their innovation functions.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSC Korea Issues Guidelines on AI-based Financial Services

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

    Financial firms offering services using AI technologies will be required to have controls in place that ensure fairness to prevent consumer discrimination.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    The Resilience Imperative: Succeeding in Uncertain Times

    By Gabriele Vigo | 11/07/2021

    Strengthening financial institutions’ resilience has never been more important, say Gabriele Vigo and Olivia White at McKinsey.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Examines Technology Use in AML/CTF Efforts

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2021

    While the use of innovative AML/CFT technologies can help identify risks and focus compliance efforts, manual review and human input remain “very important”.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Sets Out ‘Four Actions’ to Realise Regtech 2025 Vision

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    At the HKMA’s flagship regtech conference, Eddie Yue outlined the initiatives underway to promote regtech adoption, including to explore a corporate version of iAM Smart.

    Trading & Investment

    New Report Explores Impact of AT/HFT on Hong Kong Equities

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2021

    Algorithmic trading and high-frequency trading were generally not found to have a deteriorating impact on market liquidity or increase market volatility.

    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIFMA Calls for Harmonised Approach to Regulating AI

    By Editors | 25/06/2021

    Regulators should leverage existing frameworks that largely already address and mitigate the key risks associated with the increased use of AI.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    SFA Forms ‘Club’ to Drive Fintech Community Development

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

    SG FinTech Club will enable fintech professionals to make deeper connections with industry peers, upskill and access growth opportunities.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    InvestHK Launches 2021 Fintech Fast Track Programme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2021

    Selected companies will be showcased prominently at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 which takes place from 1 to 5 November.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA to Conduct Industry Stock-take on Fintech Adoption

    By Editors | 21/06/2021

    All licensed banks with significant operations in Hong Kong must prepare and submit a questionnaire on fintech adoption by 31 December.

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