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Fintech / Regtech
AML / KYC
HKMA Seeking “System Reset” to Enhance Response to Financial Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025
HKMA to work with banks on AI adoption action plans, develop a payment data analytics solution, and support greater information sharing.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong PCPD Issues Guidance on Employee Use of GenAI
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2025
The guidance is intended to help organisations in developing internal policies on the use of GenAI by employees to execute their responsibilities.
AML / KYC
The Final Countdown: Practical Steps for Meeting Australia’s ‘Tranche 2’ Deadline
By Nathan Lynch | 02/04/2025
Only an April Fool would ignore the tight deadline for compliance with Australia’s Tranche 2 anti-money laundering reforms, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Facilitate Financial Crime Info-Sharing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The bill proposes to introduce a voluntary mechanism for AIs to share information through secure HKMA-designated platforms.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Launches G-Token Initiative to Attract Retail Investors
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The initiative will involve transforming government bond assets into so-called G-Tokens and allowing access for retail investors.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Launches New AI Market Scanning Detection Model
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The SFC is using AI-empowered analytics to identify red flags in listed companies early, so that issues can be addressed before they escalate.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Approves Launch of “World’s First” Tokenised Money Market ETF
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025
HashKey and Bosera said the new ETFs will provide investors an instrument that “balances traditional stability with the agility and flexibility of digital assets”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan’s FSC Releases Draft Law to Govern VASPs
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/03/2025
The Virtual Asset Service Act covers VASP licensing and operational requirements, stablecoin issuance, and penalties for non-compliance.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Preparing to Further Enhance Wealth Connect Scheme
By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2025
The enhancement would aim to refine quota eligibility, further expand the suite of eligible products, improve the selling process, and investors more Mainlanders to participate.
Fintech / Regtech
Navigating the Regulation of Generative AI in Financial Services
By Mary Leung | 27/03/2025
Mary Leung discusses how AI is being regulated in the financial services industry and the approaches different jurisdictions are pursuing.
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