Fintech / Regtech

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ADB Paper Offers Guidance on Building Regtech, Suptech Ecosystems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2022

    Central to success is a high level of commitment to a “digital first” strategy, both from the regulatory community and the wider industry.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Launches Three New Digital Payments Initiatives

    By Editors | 24/09/2022

    The three initiatives have the potential to revolutionise the digital payments ecosystem, said NPCI.

    Big Picture

    DTCC Warns of Risks from Quantum Computing Technology

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    DTCC outlines steps firms should take to prepare for the emergence of new post-quantum cryptography standards. Final standards are scheduled for 2024.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Banks, Tech Firms Propose Payments Pilot Using EU Digital IDs

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    European banks and tech firms will show how payments and EU digital ID wallets can be combined across borders and in multiple currencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Tightens Prudential Requirements for Digital Banks

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    Digital banks must meet the same Basel III capital, liquidity and leverage requirements applicable to universal and commercial banks.

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