HKMA unveils new guide to aid banks with RegTech solution implementation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a Regtech Adoption Practice Guide that aims to offer banks with guidance on how to implement RegTech solutions.
Japanese report offers recommendations on promoting sustainable finance
A report by a panel set up by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has provided recommendations on how to promote sustainable finance in the country.
Cyber firm SentinelOne eyes IPO price as it gears up for offering
Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has revealed it intends to raise up to $928m on its initial public offering (IPO) as it anticipates an IPO price range of between $26 to $29 per share.
Bank of England FinTech chief underlines privacy, crime tackling benefits of CBDCs
The Bank of England (BofE) FinTech chief has said the introduction of a central bank digital currencies (CBDC) doesn’t require a trade-off between privacy and tackling financial crime.
BearingPoint to create RegTech juggernaut with Vizor Software acquisition
BearingPoint RegTech has signed an agreement to purchase global tech firm Vizor Software for an undisclosed fee and subject to regulatory approvals.
EU tech law risks destroying iPhone security, Apple chief warns
The CEO of Apple has warned that a proposed new European Union technology law aimed at reigning in tech behemoths could ‘destroy the security of the iPhone’.
President Biden provides off-limit hacking list in US-Russia bilateral meeting
President Biden used a recent US-Russia bilateral meeting with President Putin to outline 16 infrastructure that should not be victim to cyberattacks in future.
ECB: Digital euro will be a complement to cash, not a replacement
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has claimed that despite the growth in digital currency, there is still a huge demand for physical cash.
Study finds central bank digital currencies may trigger stronger forex controls
A study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has discovered the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may lead to greater foreign exchange controls.
People’s Bank of China set to begin green finance evaluation of major banks
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it will begin quarterly assessments of the green finance performance of 24 major Chinese banks starting 1 July this year.
