Fintech
DNB to start supervising crypto-asset firms
New powers result from the implementation of an EU directive tackling anti-money laundering
PRA’s Mills on future fintech challenges for supervision
Chief operating officer discusses tensions caused by disruptive innovation
The winners of the 2019 Fintech and Regtech Global Awards
Prizes awarded for outstanding work at the cutting edge of financial technology
Central Banking FinTech & RegTech Global Awards 2019
Winners In Focus
Innovation for real-time payments and settlements
Financial and institutional banking have undergone a transformational technological shift, meaning working in real time is increasingly commonplace. This is not the case for payments and settlement, which can still take days. Baton Systems explores how…
Suptech focus – AI to the rescue?
With the increased use of artificial intelligence in financial services, Vizor Software explains why it is crucial that regulators increase their knowledge of the potential risks while simultaneously raising internal AI skill levels and usage.
Central banks responding to pace of change in a hyperconnected world
Daily processes large and small have seen a drastic shift of emphasis towards increased automation as evolving technology has permeated every aspect of people’s lives. Lars Schröder, senior engagement manager at SkySparc, explores the impact of…
DLT and financial markets governance – Mutual dependency and the role of supervisors
Maciej Piechocki, Moritz Plenk and Aaron Janowski of BearingPoint examine the need for regulatory authorities to develop a clear strategy on how to become part of distributed ledger technology platforms, take advantage of the resulting enhanced data…
Central banks ‘must engage’ with emerging technology – BoE’s Mills
PRA chief operating officer says BoE is planning new regtech projects
Central Banking Fintech and Regtech Awards 2019 – as it happened
Live coverage from the Fintech and Regtech Awards ceremony in Singapore
The Deutsche Bundesbank’s digital transformation
Digital agenda includes re-engineering legacy analytics, processes, innovation management and competency
Fintech and risk: what does the future hold?
Five key areas where regulators need to make judgements on fintech risks
Carstens warns of ‘serious consequences’ from retail CBDC
BIS chief envisages system with wholesale digital currency alongside private retail payment systems
World Bank official says blockchain could cut settlement times
Official says first blockchain bond shows the technology's potential
IMF’s Adrian on the big tech threat and why a ‘non-system’ works
IMF’s financial counsellor talks about efforts for the fund to craft well-targeted policy guidance
PBoC says new digital payment system is almost ready
New electronic payment system will use double-layer framework for digital currency
RBI in fintech and 24/7 payments drive
RBI announces 24/7 electronic payments, anti-fraud registry and more
Central banks need better crypto asset data to contain risk – ECB research
Links between crypto assets and regulated financial sector may increase and challenge regulatory frameworks
MAS issues ‘cyber hygiene’ rules; eases sandbox barriers
Regulator aims to prevent cyber crime through basic measures