Regtech & Suptech
HKMA launches fintech accelerator
In partnership with Astri, initiative will “nurture” talent to meet the growing need for fintech innovation in the region
Bank of England’s COO gives update on ‘fintech accelerator’
Charlotte Hogg outlines the firms and projects the bank has been working with in order to better understand fintech; BoE is now accepting applications for the next round of projects
MAS unveils ‘Looking Glass’ fintech lab
New facility in MAS building was built as a space for fintech firms to test ideas with each other and the central bank; facility will also serve as venue for training and networking
MAS prepares ‘sandbox’ for fintech testing
Aim is to test potentially unstable innovations in an environment where consumers and financial stability will largely be shielded from the consequences of failure