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Innovation and regulation in the digital age - Interview with Jo Ann Barefoot, AIR Wednesday 13 January 2021 08:34 CET | Editor: Oana Ifrim | Interview
Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO and Cofounder of the
Alliance for Innovative Regulation, shares her thoughts about digitisation, regtech, digital identity, financial inclusion, and how the new technologies are transforming financial regulation
Could you please tell us what drew you to fintech and regtech? Please let us know what kind of personal and professional journey you had along the way that led you to become such an important voice of the industry.
I’ve spent my whole career working with financial regulation as a US bank regulator, a staff expert for the US Congress, and in the private sector. I’ve focused mainly on regulatory efforts to promote consumer protection and financial inclusion. Several years ago, I spent two years at Harvard University as a senior fellow, researching financial innovation. One day I
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Up to 11 technology companies from Northern Ireland were on the lookout for new projects, partners, and investments at the second edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SFFxSWITCH 2020).
The event was held online this year for the first time, which makes sense, given that it is a conference dedicated to advancing digital and technological innovation. The event plays host to over 60 000 participants, 1 200 investors, 500 expert speakers, 20 000 visitors, and 1 000 exhibitors.
The Irish firms in attendance were specifically focused on the areas of AI and data analytics, smart mobility, and financial technology. LoweConex, for example, has expertise with setting up centralised control systems for appliances like supermarket refrigerators, so things like temperatures can be all be managed efficiently and regulated from one location.
Published: January 12th, 2021
In response to the provincial government’s recent call to action, Kitchener, Ont.-based Communitech says it’s launching a new program for C-suite executives in both the startup and enterprise scenes to help them develop more effective intellectual property strategies.
Last July, the Ontario government announced a new governance framework and a team that’s focused on the generation of IP in the province. Subsequent roundtables and discussions with tech and business leaders led to an extension of Communitech’s existing Academy program focused on strategic IP. Communitech’s
Strategic Intellectual Property for Tech Leaders program launches Spring 2021.
SINGAPORE - With Chinese New Year around the corner, the hongbao - or red packets - traditionally exchanged during this period are on the minds of many Singaporeans.
In a statement on Monday (Jan 11), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) encouraged Singaporeans to opt for e-hongbao this Chinese New Year. They will help to reduce queues for physical notes and are more environmentally friendly, MAS said.
One way to send e-hongbao is via PayNow.
Those who bank with Citibank, DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, UOB and Maybank will soon be able to add Chinese New Year greetings when they do so. The messages can be sent via WhatsApp or SMS.
<p><span>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) encourages Singaporeans to use e-hong baos during the coming Lunar New Year as they will help to reduce queues for physical notes and are more environmentally friendly. The Association of Banks in Singapore will actively promote e-gifting for the festive season.</span></p>
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