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    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea to Provide Funding Support to Fintechs

    19/09/2019

    FSC chairman Eun Sung-soo told fintech executives that a 300 billion won fund will be set up to invest in the sector and regulations will be eased to promote fintech development.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex

    18/09/2019

    The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Signs Operational Agreement for BIS Innovation Hub

    18/09/2019

    The Hub will foster collaboration between central banks and scale up the application of innovative technologies globally, says the HKMA’s Norman Chan.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBNZ, FMA Unimpressed by Insurers’ Inaction on Conduct Risk

    18/09/2019

    RBNZ governor Adrian Orr says the sector has failed to demonstrate the necessary urgency and prioritisation to provide effective governance and monitoring of conduct risk.

    AML / KYC

    UPDATED – ASIC, Federal Police Dismantle Online Fraud Syndicate

    18/09/2019

    The syndicate is said to have used fraudulently-obtained identities to steal millions of dollars from the superannuation and share trading accounts of innocent victims.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chi-X Australia Launches Market-on-close Trading Solution

    18/09/2019

    The solution is said to be a potential game-changer for buy-side participants who need to place large orders benchmarked to closing prices.

    Enforcement

    Philippines Moves to End Abusive Practices by Fintech Lenders

    18/09/2019

    A code of ethics and code of conduct have been adopted by members of FinTechAlliance.ph prohibiting the harassment and shaming of delinquent borrowers.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Virtual Banks Likely to Delay Launch – Report

    18/09/2019

    Hong Kong virtual banks are reportedly delaying plans to start promotional campaigns partly in response to city-wide protests, among other reasons.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Increases Bank Exposure Limit to NBFCs

    17/09/2019

    The move aligns bank exposure limits for NBFCs with limits applicable for other types of counterparties, but Fitch says it is unlikely to lead to significant credit flows to the sector.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korean Banks Boost Spending of Cybersecurity, IT: BOK

    17/09/2019

    Banks are increasingly relying on outsourcing for cloud computing, which may become a potential vulnerability if adequate precautions are not in place.

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