Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UPDATED – BaFin Says Binance Stock Tokens Violate Securities Laws

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021

    The tokens require the publishing of a prospectus, “minimum information required by law” for the sale of an investment product.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Digital Dollar Project Prepares to Launch CBDC Pilot Tests

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

    The DDP will launch five pilot programs over the next 12 months to measure the value of and inform the future design of a US CBDC.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Reporting Lessons from Singapore and Australia

    By Editors | 04/05/2021

    MAS and APRA are among the regulators that have wholeheartedly endorsed the use of technology to improve the quality, accuracy and speed of reporting.

    Big Picture

    IMF Offers Guidance to Central Banks on Fintech, Cybersecurity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

    The surge of technological innovation and related cybersecurity issues strengthen the need for enhanced risk management at central banks, the IMF says.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EIB Issues First Digital Bond on Public Blockchain

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

    The digital bond issuance was carried out using a distributed ledger for registration and a CBDC for settlement.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Consults on Revisions to Data Privacy, Data Security Laws

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

    The latest revisions will impose stricter requirements on internet platforms and restrict Chinese firms from handing data to foreign agencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Regulators Order Tech Firms to Rectify Violations

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2021

    Thirteen tech firms including Tencent, ByteDance and Baidu’s fintech arm are directed to correct regulatory violations in their financial services businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Launches RegTech Grant Scheme, Enhances DAG Scheme

    By Editors | 01/05/2021

    The RegTech grant scheme is available to Singapore-based FIs to help them enhance processes and capabilities in their risk management and compliance functions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Savings Banks Introduce Open Banking Services: FSC Korea

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/05/2021

    Open banking is now being provided by all types of deposit-taking institutions in Korea. Credit card companies will start from end-May.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Explore Options for Connecting m-CBDC Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021

    MAS is partnering with the BIS Innovation Hub and central banks to design, develop and test new m-CBDC models for cross-border settlement.

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