FINTECH / REGTECH

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2022

    The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine Central Bank to Pilot Test Wholesale CBDC

    By Editors | 28/04/2022

    Project CBDCPh will test the use of a wholesale CBDC for large-value financial transactions across a limited number of financial institutions.

    AML / KYC

    FIs Must Continue to Innovate Approach to AML: HKMA

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2022

    Executive director Carmen Chu says work is underway to update HKMA’s guidance on name screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Knowledge Hub to Promote RegTech Adoption

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The Hub’s launch is accompanied by videos featuring regtech solutions from HSBC, Citibank, iFinHealth, Ping An OneConnect Bank and ASTRI.

    AML / KYC

    AMLC Philippines Launches Review of Sanctions Screening Practices

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The AMLC has partnered with AML Analytics as its testing and validation partner to conduct a thematic review of customer- and transaction-screening systems at FIs and DNFBPs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS, Bank Indonesia Invite Firms to Solve CBDC Challenges

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    Firms are invited to develop new solutions for issuing and distributing CBDCs, improve interoperability and advance financial inclusion.

    AML / KYC

    FCA Directs Challenger Banks to Bolster FCC Controls

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The FCA said it found weaknesses relating to customer due diligence, risk assessment, management of transaction monitoring alerts, and SAR quality.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine Banks Directed to Monitor Gaming-related Transactions

    By Editors | 25/04/2022

    FIs are asked to bolster their CDD and file reports when suspicious transactions are observed involving play-to-earn games such as the recently-hacked Axie Infinity.

    AML / KYC

    European Crypto Firms Push Back Against Proposed Regulations

    By Editors | 24/04/2022

    Crypto firms say requiring them to disclose transaction details and wallet addresses will undermine the privacy and safety of digital asset owners.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Russia Finalises Bill to Give Crypto Legal Tender Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2022

    The February version of the bill proposed to only allow crypto to be used as an investment vehicle. A digital ruble will be ready next year.

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