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Big Picture
SWIFT, Accenture Explore Real-world Implications of CBDCs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2021
SWIFT is planning trials in the coming months to explore how its platform could interact with CBDCs in cross-border payments.
AML / KYC
Korean Lawmakers Push for Tougher Crypto Legislation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021
Lawmakers are pushing for tougher crypto legislation to protect crypto investors against unfair practices and price manipulation.
Enforcement
FSC Taiwan to Order LINE Bank to Improve Operations
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021
The FSC says LINE Bank’s report explaining its launch day system failure was not satisfactory. The regulator will ask the bank improves its operations.
Big Picture
WEF Publishes Report Outlining Capital Market Use Cases of DLT
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2021
The report calls for a balance between innovation and market safeguards through standardisation, the breaking down of silos and regulatory engagement.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Set to Announce A$1.2bn Digital Economy Strategy
By Editors | 10/05/2021
The full strategy will be released on 11 May, and include investments in artificial intelligence, cyber security, the CDR rollout, and Australia’s digital identity system.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS Innovation Hub, Bank of Italy Launch G20 TechSprint
By Editors | 08/05/2021
Private firms are invited to develop technological solutions to address operational problems in green and sustainable finance.
Fintech / Regtech
Electronic Transactions Association Offers CBDC Guidelines
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2021
The trade association says governments should carefully consider 7 guiding principles when considering the introduction of a CBDC.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Launches FinTech Hackcelerator Focused on Green Finance
By Editors | 06/05/2021
Fintech firms and solution providers are invited to submit innovative solutions to address any of 52 problem statements related to green finance.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Considers Making CDR Data More Portable
By Editors | 06/05/2021
Under draft rules, accredited businesses would be able to share CDR data with their agents, or sponsor other parties to become accredited.
Fintech / Regtech
NPP Australia Implements Data-Rich Messaging Standards
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/05/2021
NPP participating FIs can receive payment messages formatted with additional defined data elements for payroll, tax, superannuation and e-invoicing.
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