Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    COSMIC Will Yield Significant and Far Reaching Benefits

    By Jamil Ahmed | 26/01/2022

    Singapore is taking a leap forward in how its financial services industry detects and combats financial crime, says Jamil Ahmed.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand to Prohibit Use of Digital Assets in Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2022

    The SEC is consulting on draft rules that will prohibit digital asset businesses from enabling merchants to accept crypto as payment for goods and services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Tightens Rules on Internet Platform Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022

    The rules tighten restrictions on internet platform companies investing in financial services firms and ask them to implement capital and leverage ratio requirements.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Issues Regtech Guide on Managing Cyber Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2022

    The guide will help banks apply Regtech solutions for cyber risk management, including to address risks from container technology and remote working.

    AML / KYC

    ‘Focus on Fundamentals’ Could be Financial Crime Achilles Heel

    By Bradley Maclean | 26/01/2022

    New research suggests more meaningful financial crime prevention may be achieved with targeted investments in higher risk areas.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Innovation Hub to Expand Work Programme in 2022

    By Editors | 25/01/2022

    The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Russian Central Bank Proposes to Impose Crypto Ban

    By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022

    A proposed ban against investing in cryptocurrencies would also apply to institutional investors and mutual funds, the central bank says.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan FSC Relaxes Rules on Fundraising Through STOs

    By Darien Choong | 25/01/2022

    The single platform fundraising cap is increasing to TWD 200 million, and overseas Chinese and foreigners will be allowed to invest in STOs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Unveils Five Year Blueprint to Develop Financial Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2022

    The blueprint contains plans to advance financial sector digitalisation, develop an open data ecosystem, and improve efficiency in cross-border payments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC to Enhance Corporate Disclosures Through Regtech

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2022

    Five regtechs are tasked with conducting a feasibility study to help ASIC analyse corporate disclosures and assess compliance by listed companies.

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