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Banks, FinTechs Find New Models To Mesh Their Strengths

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Offering eWallet and bill payment services, among others, Kabbage Checking aims to address SMBs that are “too often left out, overlooked and underestimated,” according to the company’s president, Kathryn Petralia, who added that SMBs need digital banking solutions “without sacrificing anything they expect from a bank.”

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BIS: Stablecoins Offer Promise, but Need Consistent Regulation

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However, it also acknowledges the challenges in maintaining a stable value, a concern that regulatory bodies around the globe are diligently working to address. This approach is deemed critical for facilitating an integrated global financial system and shaping an effective and consistent regulatory environment for stablecoins.

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Why Banks Need FinTech To Address Their Own Complicated Treasuries

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Managing Risk. One of the most crucial areas for banks’ treasuries is risk mitigation , which, according to Beaulande, has become more complex as it relates to other areas of treasury management.

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MAS Warns Financial Institutions of Quantum Computing Cyber Threats

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This guidance is intended to supplement existing MAS notices and guidelines on technology risk management and cybersecurity.

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Singapore’s Money Laundering Report Flags Elevated Risks in Digital Assets, Banking

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Since the last assessment in 2014, Singapore has closely monitored ML risks, including those related to legal persons, virtual assets, and environmental crimes, to ensure timely risk mitigation. Other high-risk sectors include real estate, licensed trust companies, casinos, and precious metals.

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The Security Threat Of Bank-FinTech Collaboration

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Risk mitigation isn’t a new concept, Simkins noted, but today’s organizations are often unfamiliar with the correct strategies they need to deploy when mitigating third-party cyber risk. Last week, the company announced a $30 million fundraise as it works to address this issue.

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Trade Finance Poised for Digital Revolution Though Obstacles Remain

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The trade finance industry has been aspiring for greater digitalisation, striving to tap into potential benefits such as improved transparency, efficiency, risk mitigation and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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