Fintech / Regtech

    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.

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