Fintech / Regtech

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.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Vows to Increase Support for Fintech Industry

By Editors | 23/01/2022

The FSS will push for the enactment of a so-called “Fintech Nurturing Act”, which will ease restrictions on investment in fintech firms by financial companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Laos Central Bank Authorises Crypto Exchange Platforms

By Editors | 23/01/2022

Cryptocurrency exchange platforms Lao Digital Assets Exchange and Bitqik are expected to start providing services in April.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Indonesia to Deepen Cooperation on Payments, AML

By Editors | 22/01/2022

MAS and Bank Indonesia will deepen cooperation on payments innovation, monetary policy, macroprudential policy, financial stability, and AML/CFT.