FINTECH / REGTECH

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Working Towards Phased Implementation of CBDC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2021

    Like other central banks, the RBI has been exploring a CBDC and is now examining use cases which could be implemented with little or no disruption.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Commercial Data Interchange Innovation Hub

    By Editors | 23/07/2021

    The Hub will further facilitate the development and adoption of the CDI by helping to match potential data providers and data users.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, SFA Launch 2021 SFF Global FinTech Awards

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    The theme for the 2021 awards is “Emerging from a pandemic, the road to recovery”. The awards will be hosted entirely on API Exchange.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Banks to Deploy Shared System for AML/CFT Monitoring

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021

    The FSA’s Hiroshi Ozaki said the banking sector is planning to deploy a shared transaction monitoring and screening system for AML/CFT across the industry.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Banking Body Mulls Certification for Fintech Professionals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2021

    The China Banking Association plans to launch a government-approved certification programme for fintech professionals.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Targets Effectiveness in Addressing AML, Fraud risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021

    HKMA Executive Director Carmen Chu highlights the need for transformation and collaboration to combat new AML and fraud challenges in the digital era.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Sets Timelines for Fintechs to Complete Restructuring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2021

    The affected fintechs have until end-2021 to restructure their financial services businesses, and until end-2022 to clean up their credit reporting businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Launches New Section to Oversee Crypto Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2021

    The FSA has reportedly created a new position to head the section, which will also oversee decentralised finance and deepen dialogue with foreign regulators.

    AML / KYC

    BOT Warns Against Using Crypto As Means of Payment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021

    If the use of digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services become widespread, the BOT will take action in coordination with the SEC.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam to Explore Creation of Digital Currency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021

    Vietnam’s strategy on digitising the local government includes directions for the SBV to pilot the use of a digital currency.

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