Capital Planning/Stress Testing

India plans to unveil digital rupee in 2023

The Indian government has revealed it plans to launch a digital rupee in 2023 to deal with the growing demand for digital transactions in the country.

Malaysia’s BNM reveals five-year blueprint to transform its FinTech sector

The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has unveiled a five-year blueprint to help develop the country’s FinTech industry.

South Korea seeks lighter touch on FinTech investment regulations

The chief of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has revealed he is seeking to ease restrictions on financial firms’ investment in FinTechs.

Digital transformation, hybrid working and ESG – RegTech trends to watch out for in...

After a strong 2021, many RegTech companies are looking ahead to the new year with optimism for another year of advancement and greater innovation. With the pandemic still raging on, 2022 could be another year for RegTech companies to further ingrain themselves into the system. What trends should the industry look out for this year?

Tax platform April bags $10m seed capital

US-based tech-powered tax platform April Tax Solutions has raised $10m from a seed funding round and has officially launched operations.

UK lawmakers underline key stability and privacy risks of CBDCs

A report by the House of Lords’ Economic Affairs Committee has warned how a digital pound could harm financial stability, raise credit costs and erode privacy.

The PRA underlines 2022 supervisory priorities for international banks in the UK

The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) has set out in a Dear CEO letter its supervisory priorities for international banks active in the UK for 2022.

HKMA proposes bank-like regulations on stablecoins

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has called for the regulation of fiat-currency backed stablecoins similar to that of banks.

Korea’s FSC unveils plans to reinvigorate KONEX market

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced a raft of measures aimed at revitalising the Korea New Exchange (KONEX) stock market.

PassFort successfully concludes SOC 2 audit

RegTech firm PassFort has revealed it has successfully completed its System and Organisation Controls (SOC 2) Type 2 audit.

News Stories

Plenty Makes splash in WealthTech with $5m seed funding to reinvent couple's finance

Plenty Makes splash in WealthTech with $5m seed funding to reinvent couple’s finance

Plenty, a WealthTech platform designed to facilitate investment and financial planning for couples, has successfully raised $5m in seed funding.
Linnovate Partners secures $40m from SeaTown to bolster alternative investment services

Linnovate Partners secures $40m from SeaTown to bolster alternative investment services

Linnovate Partners, an asset servicing pioneer and a leader in FinTech for the alternative investment sector, has announced a significant funding boost.
Singapore

Singapore government proposes tougher laws to combat money laundering

Singapore has recently revealed it is taking decisive steps to fortify its legal arsenal against money laundering activities.
malware

Mobile banking malware sees 32% surge over 2023

The realm of digital finance has witnessed an uptick in mobile banking malware, with a 32% increase in 2023, contrasting the trends in 2022.
AML

Navigating AML compliance in the UK Fintech landscape

In the rapidly evolving realm of FinTech, understanding and adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations is paramount.

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