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    Board, Compliance Engagement Lacking in Technology Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2019

    Financial services firms lack engagement from boards and risk and compliance functions, according to a new survey from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia Solicits Comments on Regulatory Framework for ICOs

    By Editors | 06/02/2019

    A bespoke framework for ICOs can provide regulatory clarity and encourage economic activity, but the costs and benefits must be weighed, says a paper from Australia’s Treasury.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Directs Market Infrastructures to Disclose AI, ML Use

    By Editors | 05/02/2019

    Stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories required to disclose their use of artificial intelligence and machine learning starting from the current quarter.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Innovation Sandbox Opens for Cross Border Testing

    By Editors | 04/02/2019

    The GFIN’s 29 members include the HKMA, SFC, MAS and ASIC. Applications are now open for firms looking to test innovative cross border financial services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SWIFT to Test New Gateway Enabling gpi for E-commerce

    By Editors | 01/02/2019

    The proof-of-concept will enable gpi payment initiation, end-to-end payment tracking, payer authentication and credit confirmation for on trade platforms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SC Malaysia Includes Digital Assets in ‘Recognised Market’ Guidelines

    By Editors | 01/02/2019

    Operators of electronic platforms for digital assets have until 1 March to submit an application to be formally recognised by the Securities Commission as market operators.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Banking Tech Institute Publishes Blueprint for Blockchain Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2019

    The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology explores the benefits of blockchain in India’s banking sector and provides an implementation roadmap.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APRA Grants First New Bank Licence in Almost 20 Years

    By Editors | 24/01/2019

    Volt bank Limited has become the first ‘neobank’ to receive a full banking licence after having operated under APRA’s ‘restricted ADI’ licence since last May.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Consults on Strategic Vision for Payments Sector

    By Editors | 23/01/2019

    The Australian Payments Council is inviting comments to review it 2015 Australian Payments Plan aimed at supporting digital payments.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stock Exchange of Thailand Seeks Digital Asset Licence

    By Editors | 18/01/2019

    The SET plans to apply for a licence to operate a new digital asset exchange, to be set up in collaboration with its members.

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