Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

India’s ASCI Issues Advertising Guidelines for Crypto Products

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022

All virtual asset-related ads released on or after 1 April must carry a disclaimer; Certain words associated with regulated products are will be prohibited.

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.