FINTECH / REGTECH

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre Launches Retail CBDC Project

    By Editors | 30/09/2022

    The central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden will develop a “hub” to which they will connect their domestic proof-of-concept CBDC systems.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Proposes Framework to Enable CDR ‘Action Initiation’

    By Editors | 30/09/2022

    Consumers would be able to instruct businesses to make payments, open and close accounts, switch providers, and update personal details on their behalf.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Announces Successful Completion of mBridge CBDC Pilot

    By Editors | 29/09/2022

    The month-long testing phase facilitated more than 160 transfers and FX exchanges worth USD 22 million on the mBridge Ledger.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Shines Regulatory Spotlight on Online Platforms

    By Hannah Cassidy | 28/09/2022

    Hannah Cassidy and Natalie Curtis discuss key areas of concern for the SFC in relation to the online platforms operated by licensed firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, IMDA Propose Measures to Make SGQR More Interoperable

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2022

    Merchant acquirers will have to remove all proprietary static QR code payment labels. A new fee model will be introduced for SGQR members.

    ESG / Sustainability

    International Committee to Create Public Utility for Net-Zero Data

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    International organisations and policymakers will work alongside financial data service providers to help bring the utility to fruition.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Spotlights Risks Associated with Remittance Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/09/2022

    Most remittance dealers and remittance network providers did not submit any SMRs in the reporting period assessed by AUSTRAC.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Fintech Training Subsidy Scheme

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The scheme will provide training subsidies to around 1,500 industry practitioners who have attained professional qualifications in fintech.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI to Tighten Rules on Algo Trading Offered to Retail

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    SEBI will scrutinise firms offering algorithmic trading services that claim high returns but cannot be audited or validated.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Protecting Payment Card Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2022

    The guidance emphasises the need for due diligence of third-party service agents, ongoing monitoring, and prompt reporting of incidents.

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