Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for Payments System

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2022

    The government will also empower the RBA to regulate digital wallet providers and improve the regulatory framework for crypto service providers.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Confirms Utility of Embedding LEI in eSeals

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    In a PoC, GLEIF demonstrated that embedding LEIs in eSeals allowed Japanese and European entities to transact digitally with greater trust.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Unveils New Support Measures for Fintech Startups

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2022

    The measures include new funding for innovative firms, regulatory relaxations, and improvements to the sandbox programme.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HashKey, ZA International to Cooperate on Digital Assets

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    The two groups will cooperate on digital assets, Web3 and DLT. ZA International recently unveiled plans to tokenise its ZA Coin.

    Capital / Liquidity

    UK Proposes Extensive Overhaul of Financial Services Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

    The reforms include overhauls of the ring-fencing and senior managers regimes, a new green finance strategy, and an investment management exemption for cryptoassets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBNZ to Start Monitoring Local Use of Crypto, Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2022

    The monitoring framework will help the RBNZ understand how the market for new forms of money is developing and the implications for the monetary system.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australian Regulators Progressing Work on Stablecoins, CBDC

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2022

    The CFR is trying to incorporate payment stablecoins into the proposed framework for SVFs. Meanwhile RBA assistant governor warns that CBDC could threaten financial stability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia to Expand CDR to Enable Action Initiation

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    Under a new bill in Parliament, consumers will be able to instruct accredited third parties to initiate CDR‑powered actions on their behalf.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India to Standardise Icons Used in Payment Apps to Curb Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2022

    Project Pratima aims to introduce a uniform set of icons for basic payment actions and processes, curb fraud, and boost digital payments adoption.

    Fintech / Regtech

    NPCI Extends UPI Market Cap Compliance Deadline to End 2024

    By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2022

    The NPCI has for the third time extended its compliance deadline for imposing a 30 percent market cap limit on UPI payment apps.

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