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Tokenisation
BondbloX Opens Fractional Bond Trading Platform to Individual Investors
31/10/2023
Until now, only accredited and institutional investors have been allowed to access the BondbloX Bond Exchange platform.
AI Risk & Governance
Bank of England and FCA Consider Avoiding Regulatory Definition for AI
31/10/2023
Following industry feedback on the role of AI in finance, UK regulators to address wide ranging concerns including data regulation.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hong Kong FSTB Launches GBA Fintech Internship Scheme
31/10/2023
The scheme aims to nurture fintech talent by allowing post-secondary students to gain practical experience at fintech firms across the Greater Bay Area.
Cybersecurity
MAS Unveils Proposals to Tackle Mobile Malware and AI Threats
31/10/2023
As financial institutions increasingly turn to GenAI to refine their operations, the CSAP underscored the urgency of strengthening cyber defences.
Cryptocurrency
UnionBank Becomes First Philippine Bank to Obtain VASP Licence
31/10/2023
The bank said it will use the new licence to expand its offerings and provide clients a broader range of financial services powered by blockchain.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Gazettes IBOR-related Amendments to Clearing Rules
31/10/2023
Subject to negative vetting by LegCo, the rule changes will commence on 1 July 2024.
Anti-Money Laundering
Elliptic Corrects Media and US Senator over Reporting on Hamas Crypto Funding
31/10/2023
Blockchain analytics firm says the WSJ and Senator Elizabeth Warren misrepresented its research in overstating the funding Hamas received through cryptocurrency.
Payments & Settlements
ICBC Opens Yuan Clearing Banks in Laos, Pakistan
30/10/2023
Besides Laos and Pakistan, new yuan clearing banks have been established in Kazakhstan and Brazil since the start of 2022.
Tokenisation
MAS Establishes Project Guardian Policymaker Group
30/10/2023
MAS will work with Japan’s FSA, the UK’s FCA and Switzerland’s FINMA to advance the development of tokenised digital assets.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Regulate Crypto Sector
30/10/2023
The bill will introduce a licensing system for crypto firms, along with requirements to segregate client assets and protect customer funds.
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