Fintech / Regtech

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.

Fintech / Regtech

US May Soon Unveil Regulatory Approach for Crypto – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2022

A government-wide strategy for digital assets may be released in a White House executive order as early as next month.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Explore Digital Identity Via Thematic Sandbox

By Editors | 24/01/2022

‘Digital Identity Authentication and Authorisation’ was selected as the theme for the sandbox, to promote more convenient and secure access to financial services.