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    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulators Must Keep Pace with Technology to Manage Systemic Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2023

    With frauds and crimes getting sophisticated, institutions and regulators need to assume an increased level of responsibility, said Deborah Young.

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    China, Cambodia Sign Yuan Clearing Agreement

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

    The PBOC and the NBC have signed a memorandum of cooperation to facilitate financial transactions in yuan and enhance economic ties.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ‘Standardisation’ Key to Regulating Tokenised Financial Assets 

    By Jill Wong | 22/11/2023

    The tokenisation of financial assets should be guided by regulations that emphasise the ability to predict cash flows, says Ralf Kubli of the Casper Association.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    GRI, IFRS Tackle Sustainability Reporting Challenges with New Platform

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/11/2023

    The Sustainability Innovation Lab in Singapore will support businesses in adapting to new reporting requirements, said GRI CEO Eelco van der Enden and ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber.

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    Tax Incentives Crucial to Attracting Single Family Offices to Singapore

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/11/2023

    The slew of sops along with the regulator’s focus on quality investors has made the city-state a preferred destination for the super-rich.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Asian Firms Must Tackle T+1 Long Before May

    By Javier Hernani Burzaco | 19/11/2023

    European and APAC firms that act quickly to prepare for T+1 settlement in North America would gain a competitive advantage, writes Javier Hernani Burzaco.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Kazakhstan Launches CBDC Platform in “Pilot Mode”

    By Editors | 19/11/2023

    Second-tier banks and their clients can use the “digital tenge” for retail transactions and to test automated smart contracts for settlements.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    AI To Enhance Central Banks’ Supervision: Deutsche Bundesbank

    By Jill Wong | 16/11/2023

    Joachim Wuermeling of the Deutsche Bundesbank says AI will help central banks do a better job in supervising banks.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Cash, Digital Wallets and Financial Services for “The Next Billion”

    By Jill Wong | 15/11/2023

    Sophistication is key but basic solutions are also needed before “the next billion” of digital banking customers can enter the gates.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    IMF Says CBDCs Can Replace Cash; Unveils Handbook

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2023

    IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva said that public sector should prepare to deploy CBDCs and prepare platforms that facilitate cross-border payments.

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