Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Uncovering the Terms and Conditions for Technology

By Max Kantelia | 27/08/2019

Legislators and industry leaders need to work together to ensure the benefits of innovation do not come at the cost of fairness, choice, and privacy, says Zilliqa co-founder Max Kantelia.

Fintech / Regtech

China to Accelerate Development of Fintech Regulatory Framework

By Editors | 27/08/2019

The PBOC said it will accelerate the development of a regulatory framework for fintech in a bid to promote China as a world leader in financial technology.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to Close Shop

By Editors | 24/08/2019

Tech Bureau Corp – the ex-operator of hacked exchange Zaif – will become the first FSA-registered crypto exchange operator to shut down its operations.

AML / KYC

NTU Singapore to Develop New Tools to Fight Money Laundering

By Editors | 22/08/2019

Supported by the MAS and Singapore’s major banks, the project seeks​ to help wealth managers address money laundering risks with new AI and machine learning capabilities.

AML / KYC

Singapore Crypto Sector Consults on AML/CFT Code of Practice

By Editors | 15/08/2019

The code was facilitated by MAS and developed in consultation with ABS by ACCESS, the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision

By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019

Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBI Issues Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The RBI has set a minimum net worth criteria of $35,000 for sandbox participants, half the amount specified in April’s draft.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Ease Entry of Innovative Businesses in Finance

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The FSC and FSS have jointly announced a set of measures designed to simplify the approval process for innovative businesses in finance.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Relaunch OF Bank to Create Digital-only Bank

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The Overseas Filipino Bank was launched in January to cater to overseas Filipino workers, who will more easily be able to access digital-only services.