FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Switzerland Outlines Regulatory Approach to Artificial Intelligence

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

The Federal Council is planning to incorporate the Council of Europe’s Convention on Artificial Intelligence into Swiss law.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licence to Bullish

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The SFC has granted Bullish a licence to operate as a VATP, making it the 10th licence applicant to receive this approval.

Big Picture

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Proposes Technology-based Measures to Secure Trading Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

SEBI proposes stronger authentication and trade controls to prevent unauthorised access and fraudulent transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

China Issues Guidelines for Personal Data Protection Compliance Audits

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

China introduces mandatory compliance audits for entities handling personal data, aiming to enhance digital protection and security.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Unveils Plans to Strengthen “Digital Resilience” of Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

The FSS is urging banks to enhance cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, disaster recovery capabilities, and regulatory compliance.

Fintech / Regtech

MPFA Announces Enhancements to eMPF Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

Five MPF trustees have been onboarded to the new eMPF platform so far. Seven more will start onboarding starting in March.

AML / KYC

Singapore: Unlocking the Potential of AI in the Fight Against Financial Crime

By Bradley Maclean | 19/02/2025

Brad Maclean discusses Singapore’s AI adoption journey, including the opportunities it has seized, the challenges it faces, and what lies ahead.

Fintech / Regtech

Budget 2025: Singapore Unveils Measures to Boost Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2025

Singapore will also set up a S$1bn private credit growth fund and allocate S$150mn to help companies improve their AI capabilities.