Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Consults on Regulatory Approach for Crypto Derivatives

    By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2019

    The MAS has received indications of interest for bitcoin and ether derivatives, regulated under the SFA, to be made available to investors in Singapore.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BCBS Examines Evolution, Risks of Open Banking

    By Editors | 20/11/2019

    While open banking has the potential to transform banking services and bank business models, greater attention must be paid to the risks that come with increased data sharing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASX Consults on Tranche 1 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

    By Editors | 18/11/2019

    ASX is consulting on the first of three tranches of operating rule amendments required to facilitate the implementation of the CHESS replacement system in April 2021.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC, SGX, Temasek Jointly Explore DLT for Singapore Bond Markets

    By Editors | 15/11/2019

    The trial will make use of tokenised securities and smart contracts over a permissioned ledger to streamline bond issuance and servicing workflows.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Unveils New AI Framework for Financial Institutions

    By Garima Chitkara | 13/11/2019

    The new ‘Veritas’ framework aims to improve internal governance among financial institutions around their solutions driven by artificial intelligence and data analytics.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore

    By Editors | 13/11/2019

    The launch of the BIS Innovation Hub Centre took place on the sidelines of the 2019 Singapore FinTech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, Deloitte, S&P Launch Fintech Investment Research Platform

    By Editors | 12/11/2019

    The new platform, launched by MAS, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence, will help financial institutions and investors to more effectively discover investment opportunities in the fintech space.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Showcases Blockchain-based Prototype for Multi-Currency Payments

    By Editors | 11/11/2019

    The prototype network, developed by MAS in collaboration with JP Morgan and Temasek, will provide interfaces for other blockchain networks to connect and integrate seamlessly.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Ageing Infrastructure Creating Derivatives Market Inefficiencies: ISDA Chief

    By Editors | 10/11/2019

    Firms still take more than a day on average to resolve reconciliations and disputes caused by a lack of data transparency through the trade lifecycle.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Invites First Sandbox Applicants to Test Retail Payments Products

    By Editors | 09/11/2019

    Initially, mobile payment services, offline payment solutions, and contactless payments will be considered for inclusion in the regulatory sandbox.

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