FINTECH / REGTECH

    Enforcement

    ASIC Charges Firm for Offering Crypto Loans Without Credit Licence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022

    ASIC has charged Helio Lending for falsely representing that it had a credit licence that allowed it to offer cryptocurrency-backed loans.

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPX to Provide Free Market Data to Retail Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022

    JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its ‘J-Quants’ project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on Digital Euro

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai Crypto Firms Required to Issue Transaction Reports to Clients

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    From 1 May, crypto businesses have to submit reports to customers within one day after a transaction is complete, allowing them to view records going back 18 months.

    AML / KYC

    US, German Authorities Target World’s Largest Darknet Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2022

    OFAC has sanctioned Russia-based website Hydra Market and crypto exchange Garantex for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korean Banks to Request Entry into Crypto Sector – Report

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    A report will be submitted to the incoming president’s transition committee requesting that banks be allowed to engage in the crypto sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    OJK Launches New Integrated Data Analytics System

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    ‘OSIDA’ leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to process and analyse large datasets reported by banks to detect risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea FSS Commences Inspections of Internet-only Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022

    The FSS is set to conduct 779 regular or occasional inspections on financial firms throughout this year.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UK Outlines Plan to Become Global Hub for Crypto

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    The plan includes a regulatory framework for payment-related stablecoins, enhancements to the tax system, and greater engagement with the crypto industry.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022

    FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.

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