Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    EU Delays Vote on MiCA Legislation Following Backlash

    By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022

    A vote on the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets was delayed due to outcry over wording that would ban proof-of-work consensus protocols in 2025.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambridge CCAF Launches Crypto Research Project

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022

    The research project will cover the environmental implications and broader ESG considerations of digital assets and their associated services, among other themes.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Issues Guidelines on Mobile Bank Apps

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    Banks are expected to introduce updated versions of their mobile applications to make them more “senior friendly” by the first half of 2023.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UK, Singapore Bolster Cooperation on Data Flows, Financial Services

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    The UKSDEA promotes free flows of data between the UK and Singapore including in financial services. Both countries will work towards recognising each other’s digital identity systems.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Directs Selected NBFCs to Centralise Core Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2022

    Middle and upper layer NBFCs with ten or more places of operation will be required to implement a core financial services solution by 30 September 2025.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Police, FIs to Establish Anti-Fraud Information Sharing Platform

    By Editors | 28/02/2022

    The National Police Agency and financial institutions will jointly establish a new platform that will allow real-time information exchange for use in combatting fraud.

    AML / KYC

    The SFC Approach to Virtual Assets Prioritises Investor Protection

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2022

    Since 2018, the steps taken by the SFC to regulate the virtual asset space have prioritised investor protection, first and foremost.

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPX Acquires Stake in Mitsui-Backed Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 28/02/2022

    JPX says the investment will help it strengthen its relationship with the issuer of ZipangCoin, a new digital currency pegged to the price of gold.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Allows Merchants to Continue Using Personal QR Codes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2022

    Rules issued last October were about to take effect that would have prohibited merchants from using personal QR codes to receive payments from 1 March.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ICE Makes ‘Strategic Investment’ in Digital Securities Platform tZero

    By Editors | 24/02/2022

    tZERO operates a digital marketplace for unique private assets, public equities, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets, including NFTs.

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