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AML / KYC
‘Focus on Fundamentals’ Could be Financial Crime Achilles Heel
By Bradley Maclean | 26/01/2022
New research suggests more meaningful financial crime prevention may be achieved with targeted investments in higher risk areas.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Innovation Hub to Expand Work Programme in 2022
By Editors | 25/01/2022
The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.
Fintech / Regtech
Russian Central Bank Proposes to Impose Crypto Ban
By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022
A proposed ban against investing in cryptocurrencies would also apply to institutional investors and mutual funds, the central bank says.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Relaxes Rules on Fundraising Through STOs
By Darien Choong | 25/01/2022
The single platform fundraising cap is increasing to TWD 200 million, and overseas Chinese and foreigners will be allowed to invest in STOs.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Unveils Five Year Blueprint to Develop Financial Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2022
The blueprint contains plans to advance financial sector digitalisation, develop an open data ecosystem, and improve efficiency in cross-border payments.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC to Enhance Corporate Disclosures Through Regtech
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2022
Five regtechs are tasked with conducting a feasibility study to help ASIC analyse corporate disclosures and assess compliance by listed companies.
Fintech / Regtech
US May Soon Unveil Regulatory Approach for Crypto – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2022
A government-wide strategy for digital assets may be released in a White House executive order as early as next month.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC to Explore Digital Identity Via Thematic Sandbox
By Editors | 24/01/2022
‘Digital Identity Authentication and Authorisation’ was selected as the theme for the sandbox, to promote more convenient and secure access to financial services.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea FSS Vows to Increase Support for Fintech Industry
By Editors | 23/01/2022
The FSS will push for the enactment of a so-called “Fintech Nurturing Act”, which will ease restrictions on investment in fintech firms by financial companies.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Laos Central Bank Authorises Crypto Exchange Platforms
By Editors | 23/01/2022
Cryptocurrency exchange platforms Lao Digital Assets Exchange and Bitqik are expected to start providing services in April.
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