AI Risk & Governance

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition

By Editors | 12/05/2025

The focus will be on five themes, including climate risk modelling, carbon market analytics, and sustainable investing, among others.

Anti-Money Laundering

Project Aurora’s Vision for the Future of Financial Crime Prevention

By Bradley Maclean | 08/05/2025

Beju Shah discusses Project Aurora, which explores new ways of combatting money laundering taking a data driven approach.

Sustainable Finance

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets

AI Risk & Governance

RBNZ Report Assesses Impact of AI on Financial Stability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

RBNZ’s Kerry Watt said AI’s impact could be positive, especially in enhancing resilience, but it could also introduce or amplify vulnerabilities

AI Risk & Governance

OJK Indonesia Launches AI Governance Framework for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2025

New guidebook takes a holistic approach covering the entire AI lifecycle; part of OJK’s broader initiative to accelerate digital transformation in the financial sector

Cloud & Infrastructure

NZ FMA Announces First Six Firms That Will Join Pilot Sandbox

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

Six firms will test new products and services in a controlled environment, helping the FMA to gain greater insights into new technologies.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

AI Risk & Governance

Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Opens Applications for Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

HKMA is also introducing the “GenAI Sandbox Collaboratory”, a platform comprising practical workshops to facilitate early engagements between banks and tech firms.