Fintech / Regtech

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    AML / KYC

    FATF Calls for Action to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

    Cyber-enabled fraud and related money laundering are facilitated by professional enablers, money mules, shell companies, and different types of FIs including VASPs.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC to Establish Fintech Sandbox Links With Hong Kong, Macao

    By Editors | 10/11/2023

    The “network link-up” will provide a one-stop platform to facilitate cross-border fintech trials and strengthen supervisory cooperation.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Report Highlights Growing Role of Fintech in Providing Credit

    By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

    Regulation needs to be quick and nimble to promote access and growth while ensuring financial stability, the report says.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore BNPL Code Enter Next Phase of Implementation

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    Six BNPL providers will undergo audits over the next few months and have to become accredited by 31 March 2024.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    eMPF –The Race to Optimise Operating Models

    By Monik Harindran | 09/11/2023

    Hong Kong’s eMPF project presents trustees with an opportunity to rethink operating models, says Monik Harindran.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea FSS Issues Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The guidelines are intended to improve the level of IT internal control in the financial industry and improve the resilience of individual firms.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC to Launch Custody Service for Tokenised Securities

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The new digital assets custody service will launch in 2024, using custody infrastructure provided by Ripple-owned Metaco.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS to Strengthen In-House Software Engineering Team

    By Editors | 08/11/2023

    DBS chief Piyush Gupta said deeper engineering talent is needed in-house to troubleshoot software bugs such as those that caused this year’s service disruptions.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Finalises New Master Directions on IT Governance

    By Ajoy K Das | 08/11/2023

    The master directions, effective from 1 April 2024, specify the IT governance responsibilities of the board and senior management.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore’s OCBC Experiences 2.5 Hour Service Disruption

    By Editors | 08/11/2023

    In Singapore, banks are required to ensure that critical systems and services can be restored within four hours following an outage.

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