FINTECH / REGTECH

    AML / KYC

    Japan, Singapore to Explore Mutual Recognition of Digital Identity

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Mutual recognition of digital identity credentials is part of an agreement to cooperate on the digital transformation of government services.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Regulating the Metaverse: A “Metacode” of Conduct

    By Kanv Pandit | 14/06/2022

    Kanv Pandit highlights the need for a ‘metacode of conduct’ to protect metaverse users from loss and fraud until regulation catches up.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UK, Japan Formalise Arrangements on Regulatory Cooperation

    By Editors | 13/06/2022

    UK and Japan participants agreed to establish an innovation working group to provide a space for collaboration on payments, cryptoassets and financial innovation.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Issues Report on Digital Tools for Law Enforcement

    By Editors | 12/06/2022

    The report offers guidance on the use of technology for investigations, risk assessment, and AML/CFT information exchange.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BOE Publishes Primer Explaining Plans for Possible CBDC

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The BOE will seek views from the public later this year about the possible issuance of a CBDC in the “second half of the decade” at the earliest.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Facility to Finance Microloans

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    Under the refinancing scheme, banks will be able to use central bank funds to provide low-cost small loans to individual customers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    OJK Indonesia to Enhance Regulatory Cooperation with APRA, FSA

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The APRA MoU is focused on banking and insurance supervision. The FSA agreement focuses on digital innovation in the financial services sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Opens Applications for Fourth Sandbox Cohort

    By Editors | 06/06/2022

    The fourth sandbox cohort will focus on preventing fraud. Eight entities have also been selected to participate in the third cohort on MSME lending.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Ant Group Launches Digital Bank Operations in Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2022

    ANEXT Bank, wholly owned by Ant Group, will aim to provide digital financial services to MSMEs, particularly those with cross-border operations.

    Big Picture

    Regulation the ‘Clinching Factor’ in Driving Sell-side Transformation

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022

    New research from the ValueExchange sheds light on the role legacy technology plays in the future growth of sell-side firms.

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