Fintech / Regtech

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    Sanctions

    FCA Unveils Findings from Sanctions System Testing in Financial Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2023

    The FCA used a “new analytics-based tool” developed in-house that tests how effective firms are at identifying sanctioned individuals and entities.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Developing AI Tool to Detect Fund Mis-selling

    By Editors | 07/09/2023

    The AI tool will be able to detect misselling that may go unnoticed using “rule-based supervision”, said SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Grab-Singtel Digital Bank Approved for Launch in Malaysia

    By Editors | 07/09/2023

    GXBank, backed by Grab, Singtel and Kuok Brothers, has become the first digital bank applicant to win approval to commence operations.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Calls on Fintech Industry to Establish Self-Regulatory Body

    By Editors | 07/09/2023

    The RBI’s Shaktikanta Das and T Rabi Sankar said an SRO would be the best way to regulate the fintech industry and establish best practice standards.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SGX Gains Connectivity to FIA Tech’s Trade Data Network 

    By Editors | 07/09/2023

    The new connectivity will give SGX members greater transparency into their trade give up/ take in process.

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    AML / KYC

    FSS Inspections Find AML Deficiencies at Korean e-Payments Firms

    By Editors | 06/09/2023

    The FSS said management awareness of AML work within electronic financial businesses is low; internal controls and risk assessments are deficient.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    UK House of Commons Report Calls for Dedicated Bill on AI Governance

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

    Key committee outlines 12 challenges related to AI governance, calls for the introduction of a “tightly-focused” AI Bill in the next King’s Speech.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Trade Bodies Call on Industries to Adopt eBL Declaration

    By Editors | 06/09/2023

    The declaration signals a commitment to collaborate on digitalisation and adopt eBLs, which will enable faster transactions, cost savings, and lowered fraud risks.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Consults on Feasibility of ‘Screen Scraping’ Ban

    By Editors | 06/09/2023

    New discussion paper seeks views on a recommendation to ban screen scraping in situations where the CDR is a viable alternative.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Warns of ‘Further Shocks’ in G20 Progress Update

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

    The update also discusses the FSB’s work to address NBFI risks, implement its recommendations on crypto regulations, and respond to climate-related risks.

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