FINTECH / REGTECH

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Set to Grant First Insurance Firms MyData Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2021

    The granting of licences to insurance companies is expected to help diversify the service areas covered by the MyData platform.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Plenary Packs Powerful Punch

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2021

    The FATF finalised reports on technological innovation, environmental crime, and asset recovery. New guidance on PF risk and a white paper on beneficial ownership were also finalised.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Authorises Sandbox Graduate HGX as Market Operator

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/06/2021

    The HGX member-driven private securities exchange formed out of an alliance between Fundnel, PhillipCapital, PrimePartners and Zilliqa.

    Big Picture

    ASIFMA Calls for Harmonised Approach to Regulating AI

    By Editors | 25/06/2021

    Regulators should leverage existing frameworks that largely already address and mitigate the key risks associated with the increased use of AI.

    AML / KYC

    Australia DTA Consults on Digital ID Expansion Plans

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

    The consultation will facilitate the introduction of legislation to expand access to the digital identity system to private sector entities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFA Forms ‘Club’ to Drive Fintech Community Development

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

    SG FinTech Club will enable fintech professionals to make deeper connections with industry peers, upskill and access growth opportunities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Unveils Open Finance Framework, Plans Tiered Implementation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2021

    The framework promotes consent-driven data portability, interoperability, and collaborative partnerships between FIs and fintech players, the BSP said.

    Big Picture

    Enterprise Ireland, Kapronasia Publish APAC Regtech Study

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2021

    Lengthy procurement processes, cumbersome IT and security approvals, and implementation complexity are hindering APAC regtech adoption.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS Launches Automated Digital Bond Issuance Platform

    By Editors | 23/06/2021

    FIX Marketplace enables issuers to digitalise their bonds for direct issuance in the market, while allowing for direct interaction with investors.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Directs Banks & Alipay to Stamp Out Crypto Activity

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2021

    Financial institutions are asked to identify the capital accounts of crypto exchanges and OTC dealers, and cut off their payment channels.

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