Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Thai SEC Launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Transparency

By Editors | 30/06/2022

The data centre provides information on business operators, licensed individuals, and the products available – including digital assets.

AML / KYC

Canadian Banks Collaborate on KYC Utility Project

By Editors | 30/06/2022

The five banks will collaborate with CanDeal Group to create a common data and regulatory experience for the industry.

Fintech / Regtech

Another Australian Neobank Announces Decision to Close

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022

The SME-focused Judo Bank is the only neobank in Australia which continues to run independently after listing on the ASX last year.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Launches Real-time Calculation of Key TSE Indices

By Editors | 28/06/2022

The TSE’s prime, standard and growth market indices are being calculated every 15 seconds from 27 June instead of once a day.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues Draft Rules on Managing IT Outsourcing Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2022

Regulated entities don’t require specific approvals to outsource IT services, but appropriate policies and a risk management framework must be in place.

Fintech / Regtech

China Tightens Anti-Monopoly Rules to Improve Oversight

By Editors | 28/06/2022

The amendments seek to encourage innovation while also protecting fair competition in the market, incuding by raising penalties for monopolistic behaviour.

Fintech / Regtech

Impacts of New PCPD Guidance on Cross-border Data Transfers

By Albert Yuen | 27/06/2022

FIs in Hong Kong should review whether their commercial agreements contain requirements equivalent to the recommended model contractual clauses, say Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s Soramitsu to Study CBDC in Vietnam, Fiji, Philippines

By Editors | 27/06/2022

Japan’s METI has selected Soramitsu to conduct CBDC feasibility studies in other APAC countries, building on its work in Cambodia and Laos.

Fintech / Regtech

China Approves Plans to Strengthen Payments, Fintech Regulation

By Editors | 27/06/2022

The plan, approved by President Xi Jinping, calls for the “complete inclusion” of payments and other financial activities within regulations.