FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Launch New Trading Platform for STOs

By Editors | 08/04/2019

In new laws expected in June, the FSC will initially allow firms to offer STOs offering interest payments as with bonds, and prohibit companies from offering equity-like tokens.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korean May Allow Fintechs to Enter Brokerage Business

By Editors | 05/04/2019

The biggest barrier to entry for fintech firms will be the capital regulations imposed on existing brokerage firms.

Big Picture

Talking Disintermediation by DLT with DTCC’s Rob Palatnick

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2019

Regulation Asia sat down with DTCC’s Rob Palatnick to discuss his views on how far DLT will go in disintermediating the financial industry.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA to Implement New Data Reporting System in March 2020

By Editors | 03/04/2019

APRA says in its initial implementation plan that entities must start ensuring their readiness for the new system now, as there is only a one year timeline for implementation.

AML / KYC

Artificial Intelligence – the Ultimate Weapon to Fight Financial Crime

By Karl Seagrave | 03/04/2019

Getting buy-in from senior management is one of the biggest hurdles to adopting AI in the fight against financial crime, says Fenergo’s Karl Seagrave.

Fintech / Regtech

S. Korea Launches Regulatory Sandbox, 105 Applications Received

By Editors | 01/04/2019

South Korea’s Special Act on Financial Innovation Support has taken effect 1 April, marking the formal launch of the country’s first financial regulatory sandbox.

AML / KYC

UN Security Council Resolution Targets Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 01/04/2019

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling on member states to beef up efforts to identify, prosecute and penalise those directly or indirectly financing terrorism.

AML / KYC

Philippines to Launch Digital Banking ID Registry This Year

By Editors | 31/03/2019

The blockchain powered ID registry will enable electronic KYC and make it easier for clients to access banking services.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Seeks Licensing Regime for Virtual Banks by Year-End

By Editors | 29/03/2019

Though discussions are still in the preliminary stages, Malaysia’s central bank is looking to publish its requirements for virtual bank licences by the end of the year.