Fintech / Regtech

    Big Picture

    Multilateral Collaboration Essential for CBDC Development

    By Editors | 13/07/2021

    A new report from CPMI, BIS Innovation Hub, the IMF and the World Bank highlights the need for multilateral collaboration and interoperability between CBDCs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Launches ‘Veritas Challenge’ to Strengthen Trust in AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2021

    MAS invites fintechs, solution providers and FIs to submit innovative solutions to help validate the fairness of AI solutions for selected banking use cases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC Directs Banks to Enhance Lending Services for MSMEs

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    Banks should also increase investment in inclusive fintech including big data, cloud computing and blockchain to improve loan efficiency, the PBOC said.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFC, Canadian Regulators Establish Fintech Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    Under the agreement, the SFC and eight Canadian securities regulators will cooperate on information sharing and referrals between their innovation functions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand to Establish Consumer Data Right Framework

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/07/2021

    The government will look to align New Zealand’s CDR system with the Australian model, rolling it out on a sector-by-sector basis.

    AML / KYC

    BNM Allows MSBs to Onboard Corporate Customers Remotely

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2021

    A new policy document sets out the minimum requirements MSBs must observe when onboarding corporate customers using non-face-to-face verification processes.

    AML / KYC

    Stablecoins Increasingly Used in Money Laundering, PBOC Says

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    PBOC governor Fan Yifei says stablecoins are increasingly being used as a tool for illegal activities and money laundering.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Issues Guidelines on AI-based Financial Services

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

    Financial firms offering services using AI technologies will be required to have controls in place that ensure fairness to prevent consumer discrimination.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, Banque de France Complete m-CBDC Experiment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2021

    The experiment showed the potential to reduce the number of correspondent banking parties involved in the payment chain for cross-border transactions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Known Applicants for Malaysia Digital Bank Licences

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

    The applicant groups include Grab, Singtel, Axiata Digital, RHB Bank, iFAST Corp, Bangkok Bank, BigPay, Sea Group, AEON Credit Service, Pertama Digital, and others.

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