FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine SEC Seeks Funding Boost to Support Digital Transformation

By Mark Johnston | 06/12/2021

The SEC is seeking PHP 2.6 billion over a five year period to implement sweeping digital transformation initiatives, including to upgrade existing systems.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Launches Five Year Roadmap for Rural Bank Development

By Mark Johnston | 06/12/2021

Indonesia’s OJK has launched a five year development roadmap for the country’s rural banks and Sharia rural banks.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Launches Enhanced Competency Framework on Fintech

By Editors | 06/12/2021

Banks are “strongly encouraged” to adopt the ECF-Fintech as part of their overall efforts to support the professional development of employees.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Creates New Subsidiary to Accelerate Market Innovation

By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2021

The new subsidiary will enable JPX to accelerate its work to diversify its businesses, advance the sophistication of its services, and improve market efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech

RBNZ Proposes Policy Options to Preserve Cash System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2021

The increasing appeal of non-cash and online payment options and the reducing number of bank branches and ATMs could present resilience issues for the cash system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

EU Closer to Adopting Crypto Assets & Digital Resilience Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021

Once a political agreement is reached between the European Council and the European Parliament, the draft rules can become law.

Fintech / Regtech

S. Korean Financial Sector Launches MyData Services Pilot

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021

17 FIs and fintechs are piloting the API-based MyData service starting today (1 December), ahead of a full launch on 1 January.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Opens First Industry Test Environment for CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 01/12/2021

ITE1 is open for software providers to test functional and non-functional workflows for the new equities clearing and settlement system.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Grants Fourth Digital Payment Token Licence

By Editors | 30/11/2021

Crypto payments firm TripleA is the fourth company to receive a DPT licence in Singapore after FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.