Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASX Opens Testing Environment for CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 08/05/2019

ASX has made available the first of seven ‘drops’ of software code, with additional functionality set to be released at eight-week intervals.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESG: The Un-Hyped Acronym

By Philippe Dirckx | 06/05/2019

Compliance to ESG standards and principles will permanently transform the way we conduct business, says international banking veteran Philippe Dirckx.

Crypto / Digital Assets

S. Korea Seeks Lower Barriers for Retail Investment in Derivatives

By Editors | 30/04/2019

The KRX seeks to reduce the minimum account size required to open a derivatives trading account, and to ease compulsory training requirements for retail investors.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Raids Two Crypto Exchanges to Check Compliance

By Editors | 25/04/2019

The FSA reportedly wants to ensure appropriate measures have been implemented for customer protection and legal compliance after recent management changes.

AML / KYC

Delayering AML – Ideal Test Field for Innovative Technologies

By Prasanna Venkatesan | 22/04/2019

AML/CFT is an ideal test field for new technologies given the risk factors and complex challenges Asian banks face, says Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean FIs Should Strengthen Ties with ASEAN Countries – FSS

By Editors | 22/04/2019

FSS first senior deputy governor Yoo Kwang-yeol in a closed door meeting told Korean financial institutions with units in Southeast Asian countries to offer more localised financial services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBI Unveils Draft Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 19/04/2019

The framework details a comprehensive selection process to identify 10-12 entities to participate in the sandbox, including a 5 million rupee minimum net worth requirement.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF, World Bank Launch Blockchain Knowledge Project

By Editors | 16/04/2019

The purpose of the project is to help the IMF and World Bank staff become more familiar with the principles behind DLT, as well as its challenges and real world applications.

AML / KYC

Southeast Asia Vulnerable to North Korea Crypto Activity

By Editors | 15/04/2019

New RUSI research reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions.