ADVERTISEMENT
AML / KYC
US President Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Digital Assets
By Editors | 10/03/2022
The US Treasury and other agencies are directed to submit a series of reports within six months recommending a policy approach for digital assets.
Market Infrastructure
CSA Singapore to Update Cybersecurity Act, Code of Practice
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2022
The updates will seek to address ransomware, cloud and 5G technology risks faced by critical information infrastructure sectors including banking & finance.
Fintech / Regtech
Greening Asia Through Data and Regulation
By Steven Yankelson | 09/03/2022
Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC Reverses Plans to Extend ePayment Protections to Small Business
By Editors | 08/03/2022
ASIC will publish an updated ePayments Code in April, enhancing some consumer protections and extending those protections to payments made using the NPP.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Tightens Custody Rules for Digital Assets
By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2022
The SEC is also proposing requirements for digital asset businesses to disclose service quality information on their websites.
Fintech / Regtech
US SEC Probes Whether NFTs Are Being Used Like Securities
By Editors | 05/03/2022
The SEC has reportedly sent subpoenas demanding information about NFT offerings that could be raising funds like traditional securities.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s ASCI Issues Advertising Guidelines for Crypto Products
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022
All virtual asset-related ads released on or after 1 April must carry a disclaimer; Certain words associated with regulated products are will be prohibited.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Delays Vote on MiCA Legislation Following Backlash
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022
A vote on the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets was delayed due to outcry over wording that would ban proof-of-work consensus protocols in 2025.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambridge CCAF Launches Crypto Research Project
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022
The research project will cover the environmental implications and broader ESG considerations of digital assets and their associated services, among other themes.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Issues Guidelines on Mobile Bank Apps
By Editors | 01/03/2022
Banks are expected to introduce updated versions of their mobile applications to make them more “senior friendly” by the first half of 2023.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.