Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Closely Scrutinise New Digital Banking Applicants

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/09/2024

Fitch Ratings says close scrutiny of the new applicants is likely given that the majority of the existing digital banks are still loss-making.

Fintech / Regtech

KOFIA Introduces New Warning System for K-OTC Market

By Editors | 02/09/2024

The new system will warn investors when K-OTC stocks are exhibiting signs of market manipulation or abnormal price surges.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Launches New Data Portal to Facilitate Investor Decision-making

By Editors | 01/09/2024

The new “JPxData Portal” aims to make data on Japanese financial markets more accessible to both foreign and domestic investors.

Fintech / Regtech

India Proposes Measures to Combat Spam Calls & SMS

By Ajoy K Das | 31/08/2024

Complaints have surged about unregistered telemarketers, including those using auto-dialers or robo-calls for unsolited commercial communications.

Fintech / Regtech

China NFRA Proposes Tighter Rules for Microfinance Industry

By Editors | 31/08/2024

A ¥200,000 single-customer limit is set for online loans taken by individuals, and a ¥10mn per household limit for loans by small and micro enterprises and their owners.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS Paper Warns of Risks in Permissionless DLT Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2024

New working paper describes the risks associated with permissionless DLT, highlighting the need for banks to adopt robust risk management strategies.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Launches Pilot Digital Portal for AFS Licensing

By Editors | 30/08/2024

The pilot involves a limited number of new AFSL applications before the new digital portal is fully adopted in Q1 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Grants Recognition to First SRO for Fintech Sector

By Ajoy K Das | 30/08/2024

The RBI granted recognition to the ‘Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment’, known as FACE.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Completes 3 PoC Use Cases in Project Ensemble Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/08/2024

The three PoC use cases involve digital bonds, interbank transfers of tokenised deposits, and eBL settlement via tokenised deposits.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Launches New Sandbox for Tokenised Asset Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/08/2024

The Project Ensemble Sandbox will facilitate interbank settlement using tokenised money for transactions involving tokenised assets.

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