FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Treasury Seeks Feedback on Payments System Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2020

The paper seeks views on the adequacy of the current regulatory architecture for developments such as stablecoins, cryptocurrency, digital wallets, stored value facilities and open banking.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore’s iSTOX Signs Digital Securities MOU with Chongqing Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The Chongqing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau has pledged to support the establishment of an iSTOX digital securities exchange in Chongqing.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Revises Net Capital Rules to Bolster Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/11/2020

The SEC will allow securities companies to include the value of digital assets when calculating their net capital funds, though a haircut of at least 50 percent will be applied.

AML / KYC

South Pacific Nations Complete First Phase of KYC Facility Project

By Editors | 22/11/2020

The KYC facility will improve CDD processes and AML/CFT compliance, and support the provision of correspondent banking services to Pacific Island nations.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Seeks Greater Powers to Collect Data from Managed Funds

By Shruti Khairnar | 21/11/2020

ASIC’s Karen Chester says insolvencies and macro forces could present greater liquidity challenges to fund managers and affect investors’ ability to withdraw from funds.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK, FSC Clash Over Supervisory Authority in Fintech, Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2020

The FSC has proposed legislative amendments that would give it power over payment settlements in the fintech industry. The BOK says this will create redundant regulations.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Working to Allow Cooperation With Foreign Firms in Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2020

Currently, Vietnam has no regulations for international payments to be made via foreign intermediary payment operators or e-wallets.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Seeks Interoperability, Unified Standard in Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2020

BSP governor Benjamin Diokno envisions that payment facilities operated by individual banks and payment firms will operate under a single standard.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Threatens to Withdraw Incentives for Internet-only Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2020

The FSC has criticised Kakao Bank for disregarding customers with average credit scores, and instead favouring borrowers with high credit scores.