FINTECH / REGTECH

AML / KYC

US President Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Digital Assets

By Editors | 10/03/2022

The US Treasury and other agencies are directed to submit a series of reports within six months recommending a policy approach for digital assets.

Market Infrastructure

CSA Singapore to Update Cybersecurity Act, Code of Practice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2022

The updates will seek to address ransomware, cloud and 5G technology risks faced by critical information infrastructure sectors including banking & finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Greening Asia Through Data and Regulation

By Steven Yankelson | 09/03/2022

Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Reverses Plans to Extend ePayment Protections to Small Business

By Editors | 08/03/2022

ASIC will publish an updated ePayments Code in April, enhancing some consumer protections and extending those protections to payments made using the NPP.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Tightens Custody Rules for Digital Assets

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2022

The SEC is also proposing requirements for digital asset businesses to disclose service quality information on their websites.

Fintech / Regtech

US SEC Probes Whether NFTs Are Being Used Like Securities

By Editors | 05/03/2022

The SEC has reportedly sent subpoenas demanding information about NFT offerings that could be raising funds like traditional securities.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s ASCI Issues Advertising Guidelines for Crypto Products

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022

All virtual asset-related ads released on or after 1 April must carry a disclaimer; Certain words associated with regulated products are will be prohibited.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Delays Vote on MiCA Legislation Following Backlash

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022

A vote on the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets was delayed due to outcry over wording that would ban proof-of-work consensus protocols in 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambridge CCAF Launches Crypto Research Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022

The research project will cover the environmental implications and broader ESG considerations of digital assets and their associated services, among other themes.