Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea Seeks to Criminalise Crypto Market Manipulation

By Editors | 26/11/2021

Those who obtain unfair profits from crypto trading would face at least one year in prison and at least three times the amount gained in fines.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2021

Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Banks, Companies to Test Run Digital Currency

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2021

A group of over 70 companies, banks, and organisations plans to bring a digital currency known as DCJPY into circulation in the second half of 2022.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for Online Lenders, Fintechs

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech firms and digital lenders to address “abusive and predatory practices”.

Fintech / Regtech

India: GIFT City Regulator Wins Approval to Set Up Suptech Fund

By Editors | 24/11/2021

The IFSCA also received approval for a new headquarters building. GIFT City’s new gold bullion exchange is expected to launch in January.

Fintech / Regtech

Cryptocurrencies No Longer On The Fringes, says ASIC Chair

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

ASIC chair Joe Longo sees crypto as no longer on the fringes of the financial services industry, but cautions investors against involvement.

Fintech / Regtech

Blockchain Projects Featured in Beijing Innovation Trials

By Darien Choong | 24/11/2021

Four of the selected projects, out of 51 submitted, are based on blockchain. One selected project seeks to use the digital yuan in securities trading.

Fintech / Regtech

WEF Releases White Paper Series on Digital Currency Governance

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

The private sector can make critical contributions to CBDC design and development, says StanChart’s John Ho, who co-authored the papers.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Expands Access to Public Financial Data via Open APIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2021

The newly added data types include information about stocks, bonds, funds, insurance products and microloan products.