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AML / KYC
Singapore: SMS Sender ID Registration to Become Mandatory
By Editors | 15/10/2022
All non-registered SMS sender IDs after 31 Jan 2023 will be channelled to a sender ID with the header “Likely-SCAM”.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai SEC Launches New E-Licensing Services Pilot
By Editors | 15/10/2022
The services will initially allow online submissions of applications for two types of licenses. Full e-licensing services will launch in Q1 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Approves Update to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule
By Editors | 13/10/2022
The amendments add an audit-trail alternative allowing electronic records to be preserved in a way that permits recreation if original records are altered, over-written, or erased.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Curbing Online Misconduct
By Editors | 13/10/2022
IOSCO’s new report offers recommendations to address risks from online marketing and distribution of financial products targeting retail investors.
Fintech / Regtech
UK Regulators Launch Discussion Paper on AI Regulation
By Editors | 12/10/2022
The paper considers how current legal and regulatory requirements and guidance apply to the use of AI in UK financial services, and the gaps that may need to be addressed.
Fintech / Regtech
Worldline, NPCI to Enable Indian UPI Payments Across Europe
By Editors | 12/10/2022
The first target markets are set to include Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) and Switzerland, with further plans for expansion.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Launches DAKSH, a New Supervisory Monitoring System
By Editors | 11/10/2022
The system will be used to monitor compliance and improve compliance culture at supervised entities such as banks and NBFCs, the RBI said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
RBI Set to Commence Limited Pilot Launch of CBDC
By Editors | 09/10/2022
To avoid the disintermediation of banks, which would impede credit creation, the RBI suggested the CBDC would likely be non-interest bearing.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Launches ESG Impact Hub, New Advisory Panel
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2022
At launch, 15 ESG fintechs and organisations are already set up at the Hub – including CDP, Climate Impact X, KPMG, MUFG, and STACS.
Fintech / Regtech
NPCI Signs MOU to Enable UPI Payments in Oman
By Editors | 05/10/2022
NPCI and Oman’s central bank will study the possibility of connecting the UPI and RuPay card systems used in India with similar systems in Oman.
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