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Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.
Payments & Settlements
HK, Mainland Expand Connectivity of Trade Finance Platforms
By Editors | 09/11/2021
Phase 1 connectivity supported exports to Hong Kong and imports from the Mainland, while phase 2 will cover exports to the Mainland and imports from Hong Kong.
Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS: SGFinDex Extended to Include Investment Holdings Data
By Editors | 08/11/2021
Individuals can now view information on their investment holdings at SGX’s central depository as part of their consolidated financial position.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Philippines to Pursue Cross Border Payment Links
By Editors | 08/11/2021
MAS and the BSP have agreed to pursue real time and QR payment systems links to enable instant, seamless and low-cost cross-border payments.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Banks to Automate GIRO Application Process
By Darien Choong | 08/11/2021
The current GIRO application process takes three to four weeks to complete. The eGIRO service will reduce turnaround time to a few minutes for consumers.
CBDCs
Multi CBDC Bridge Project Moves to Test New Use Cases
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2021
The mBridge project team has collaborated with private sector participants to identify 15 potential business use cases that are now being tested.
Tokenisation
HKMA Unveils New Measures to Achieve Fintech Vision
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2021
Prototype platforms for green bond tokenisation developed. Commercial Data Interchange enters pilot launch. AML Regtech Lab set for Friday launch.
Cloud & Infrastructure
OJK Indonesia Directs Banks to Prioritise Digital Transformation
By Editors | 02/11/2021
OJK says banks need to prioritise digital transformation to improve their competitiveness and ensure the overall resilience of the banking sector.
AI Risk & Governance
HKIMR Offers Suggestions to Narrow AI/BD Talent Gap
By Editors | 31/10/2021
An estimated 2,000 professionals with both finance and AI/big data skills are needed to meet the talent gap in Hong Kong’s financial industry.
Cloud & Infrastructure
IOSCO Updates, Expands Principles on Outsourcing
By Editors | 31/10/2021
IOSCO’s principles on outsourcing have been updated to include trading venues, intermediaries/market participants acting on a proprietary basis, and CRAs.
KYC & CDD
IFC to Develop e-KYC Infrastructure for Bangladesh
By Editors | 31/10/2021
International Finance Corporation will help Bangladesh’s FIU develop e-KYC infrastructure to advance digital transformation and financial inclusion.
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