Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Sees Launch of DLT-based Payment Platform, Partior

By Editors | 27/10/2021

With its genesis in MAS’ Project Ubin, Partior was founded by DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek last year seeking to disrupt the traditional cross-border payments model.

Fintech / Regtech

Nigeria Launches Central Bank Digital Currency, eNaira

By Editors | 27/10/2021

The eNaira is expected to boost cross-border trade and financial inclusion, improve transaction efficiency, and make monetary policy more effective.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Bolster Regtech Talent Through New Skills Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2021

The HKMA will launch a new ECF on Fintech by year-end. It will incorporate a set of competency standards and training curriculum that apply to regtech practitioners.

ESG / Sustainability

BIS Innovation Hub Announces Winners of 2nd G20 TechSprint

By Editors | 25/10/2021

The BIS Innovation Hub Hong Kong centre will soon publish reports on work to explore green bond tokenisation and real-time tracking of environmental outputs.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, PBOC Agree to Link Regulatory Sandbox Across Borders

By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2021

The arrangement will facilitate cross-border financial innovation in the Greater Bay Area and strengthen supervisory exchanges.

AML / KYC

Australia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2021

The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.

Enforcement

CFTC Fines Tether as US Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Markets

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2021

The CFTC has fined Tether $41mn and Bitfinex’s parent $1.5mn. Meanwhile New York prosecutors have directed two crypto lending platforms to cease operations.

Fintech / Regtech

CBIRC Shenzhen Launches Initiative to Drive SupTech Development

By Darien Choong | 18/10/2021

A new Smart Inspection Laboratory will develop tools to facilitate on-site inspections, off-site supervision, and market access.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ Seeks Simple CBDC Design That Promotes Competition

By Editors | 17/10/2021

While the BOJ still has no plan to issue CBDC, the inability to ensure interoperability with other countries could create issues for Japan.