Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Tokyo Bourse Tests Earnings Report Disclosure in HTML Format

By Editors | 03/01/2022

HTML will make text conversion, mechanical processing, and Japanese-to-English translation of the disclosed information easier compared to PDF, the TSE said.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia, Thailand Launch Phase 2 of QR Payments Linkage

By Editors | 02/01/2022

Cross-border instant QR payments are now available for travellers between Malaysia and Thailand, including for online e-commerce transactions.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Issues New Data Sharing Guidelines for FIs

By Editors | 02/01/2022

Data may be shared between FIs, subject to consent, if it can enhance customer convenience, improve operations, or facilitate cooperative business arrangements or partnerships.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT to Delay Testing of Retail CBDC to Late 2022

By Editors | 30/12/2021

After discussions with relevant parties and careful consideration, Thailand will proceed slowly, said BOT deputy director Kasidit Tansanguan.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Launches New Fast Payments System, BI-Fast

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/12/2021

BI-Fast lowers the interbank transfer fee, set at IDR 2,500 (USD 0.18) per transaction, down from the usual IDR 6,500 fee for interbank transfers. 21 banks have so far enrolled on BI-Fast.

Fintech / Regtech

KoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations

By Mark Johnston | 24/12/2021

In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia, Laos to Step Up Cross-Border Cooperation in 2022

By Editors | 23/12/2021

The National Bank of Cambodia and Bank of the Lao PDR will cooperate on payment innovation and cross-border connectivity, among other areas.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Treasury Confirms Plans to Expand Consumer Data Right

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2021

Action initiation functionality will be applied first in the banking sector to enable the development of new, competitive and consumer-focused payment services.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Forms New Advisory Committee on Technology

By Editors | 22/12/2021

The new committee will issue recommendations on existing technology projects and propose new suptech and regtech tools to improve SEBI’s capabilities.