International

    Fintech / Regtech

    Evolving AI Risks and Regulations in Singapore and the EU

    By Peiying Chua | 31/01/2022

    Peiying Chua explains how financial institutions can ensure their implementation of AI does not run afoul of lawmakers and regulators.

    Big Picture

    WEF Report Calls for Cybersecurity to be Prioritised

    By Editors | 30/01/2022

    The report highlights prioritisation gaps between business executives and security-focused leaders, saying this can leave firms vulnerable to attacks.

    AML / KYC

    Europol Outlines Different Ways Criminals Use Cryptocurrency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2022

    A new Europol report highlights that the illicit use of crypto includes “all types of crime that require transfers of monetary value”.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Virtual Banking and Consent-based Data Governance

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

    New BIS paper says consent-based data governance systems with low transaction costs are key to promoting the development of virtual banking worldwide.

    AML / KYC

    Will 2022 Be the Year of NFT Regulation?

    By Javier Tamashiro | 27/01/2022

    The jury is still out on how the NFT arena will be regulated, but marketplaces should still be applying a baseline standard of compliance practice, says Javier Tamashiro.

    AML / KYC

    Faster Transactions Impeding Scam Loss Recoveries: HK Police

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

    Online banking, electronic payment services and cryptocurrency wallets have made it more difficult to recover scam proceeds.

    Big Picture

    ESG Bond Issuance to Quadruple by 2025

    By ESG Investor | 27/01/2022

    New Pictet-IIF report says inconsistent disclosures are limiting growth, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting the supply shortfall.

    Big Picture

    BIS Paper Offers Guidance on Regulating Tech Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022

    The paper offers guidance for prudential authorities in deciding whether to allow tech firms to enter into banking, and what requirements to impose on them.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Innovation Hub to Expand Work Programme in 2022

    By Editors | 25/01/2022

    The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.

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