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Crypto / Digital Assets
Citi Become First Digital Custodian on BondbloX Bond Exchange
By Editors | 18/09/2023
Citi clients can become participants of BondbloX Bond Exchange to trade both fractionalised and full-sized bonds.
AML / KYC
EBA CLEARING Issues Specifications for New Anti-Fraud Functionality
By Editors | 18/09/2023
Nine banks are engaged in the data model training for the new fraud-fighting functionality in STEP2 and RT1.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC to Commence Review of Industry Cybersecurity Practices
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2023
Commencing this month, the review will entail a survey of licensed corporations as well as meetings and on-site inspections with selected firms.
AML / KYC
Australia Introduces Identity Verification Services Bill to Parliament
By Editors | 17/09/2023
The government said the bill strikes “the right balance between achieving fast and convenient identity verification and maintaining strong standards of privacy and security.
Fintech / Regtech
SEC Philippines Allows Crowdfunding Platforms to Act as Registrars
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2023
To date, only traditional financial intermediaries have been allowed to act as registrars under the securities regulation code.
Fintech / Regtech
US SEC Grants Nasdaq Approval to Launch AI-Powered Order Type
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2023
The order type enhances liquidity, execution quality improvement outcomes, and fill rates by adjusting dynamically to real-time market conditions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub Unveils Findings from CBDC Project “Sela”
By Editors | 13/09/2023
The collaboration with HKMA and Bank of Israel demonstrated that retail CBDC can support access, cyber security and competition, while retaining cash features.
AML / KYC
Singapore’s PayNow to End ‘Nickname’ Feature Next Year
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2023
The removal of the nickname option from PayNow has been prompted by growing cases of scams and a need to bolster online security.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, CBUAE Jointly Launch Sustainable Finance TechSprint
By Editors | 12/09/2023
The Techsprint is developed by CBUAE, alongside the COP28 Presidency, the Emirates Institute of Finance and the BIS.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC Enter Next Phase of e-CNY Technical Testing
By Editors | 11/09/2023
Hong Kong is expanding its technical testing to include more banks and testing the digital yuan wallet’s top-up function through FPS.
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