FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

HashKey OTC Arm Gets On-Principle Approval in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/02/2024

In-principle approval brings HashKey OTC a step closer to being fully regulated in Singapore.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Launch New Data Services Platform by End-March

By Editors | 28/02/2024

“J-LAKE” will centralise the management and analysis of financial and capital market data and help expand JPX’s data distribution services.

Big Picture

CROs in Asia-Pacific Concerned About Operational Resilience: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2024

The latest findings by EY and IIF revealed that bank CROs are most worried about technology risk, a key driver of operational disruptions.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan: FSC Offical Says No Need for BNPL Regulation

By Editors | 28/02/2024

FSC official said judicial and police authorities can already take action against BNPL operators that engage in illegal activities such as usury or illegal debt collection.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Council Adopts New Rules Mandating Instant Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

Banks and other payment service providers will be required to offer instant payments to consumers and businesses.

AML / KYC

FATF Consults on R.16 Changes to Improve Payment Transparency

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The revisions would help guard against fraud by requiring beneficiary FIs to check the alignment of beneficiary information in payment messages.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore FinTech Association Drives FinTech Expansion to Malaysia

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/02/2024

Under the new Project Tapir, Singapore Fintech companies will be supported by Malaysian venture capital firms in their expansion efforts.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Issues Draft Guidance on AML/CTF Outsourcing Arrangements

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The guidance is intended to help reporting entities comply with their AML/CTF obligations when outsourcing to external providers.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Opens Prepaid Payment Instrument Market for Public Transport

By Ajoy K Das | 26/02/2024

Banks and non-banks can issue PPIs for use on public transport, with prepaid balances capped at INR 3000.