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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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