FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FIs Keen on DeFi and Metaverse: AoF Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2024

HKMA said FIs are interested in exploring opportunities brought by DeFi and metaverse as they expand involvement in virtual assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UDPN Launches New Digital Currency Management Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2024

One system was launched for commercial banks and regulated stablecoin issuers, and another to help FIs manage real-world asset tokenisation.

AML / KYC

New Industry Anti-fraud Platfom in Taiwan Yields Results: FSC

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2024

The platform, established to prevent unathorised bank transfers, identified 136 suspicious accounts in the first month of operation.

AML / KYC

BSP Details Efforts to Address Fraud and Scam Threats

By Bradley Maclean | 25/06/2024

BSP officials discuss efforts to address fraud and scam threats through new requirements for banks and a thematic review of fraud management during 2024.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Finalises Guidelines on Use of AI in Financial Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2024

The guidelines are not legally binding, but are intended to provide direction and best practices for financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Issues Best Execution Guidelines for Securities Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2024

The guidelines are intended to help securities firms understand how they should allocate customer orders once the new ATS market is launched in March 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Commission Launches Consultation on Use of AI in Finance

By Editors | 23/06/2024

The consultation and a series of workshops target all financial stakeholders, covering use cases, benefits, barriers, risks and stakeholder needs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Seeks to Lures Canadian Tech Startups to City

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2024

Hong Kong officials are calling on crypto, fintech and Web3 startups from Canada to set up in the city.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions 12 Execs of Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Lab

By Editors | 22/06/2024

Kaspersky products, services, and software updates will also be banned in the US starting from 29 September due to the company’s Russian ties.