Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Eases Fintech Investment Rules for Financial Firms

By Editors | 05/09/2019

Under new guidelines, rules limiting how much financial firms can invest in non-financial sector tech firms will be lifted, and investment will be allowed in a wider range of fintech firms.

Fintech / Regtech

India Government Panel Pushes for Fintech, Regtech Adoption

By Editors | 04/09/2019

The panel has also proposed the development of a marketplace model for P2P lending, and the introduction of virtual banking in India.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Calls for Lower Fees, More Competition in FX Services

By Editors | 03/09/2019

An ACCC inquiry found that consumers continue to rely on the big four banks for FX services despite the availability of much cheaper alternatives.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Allows Lenders to Expand Use of Tech in Retail Lending

By Editors | 30/08/2019

The HKMA is allowing lenders to further develop business involving the use of innovative financial technology to assess and approve personal loan applications.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Opens Applications for Digital Bank Licences

By Editors | 30/08/2019

Successful applicants will be announced in mid-2020, with the expectation that they meet MAS requirements and commence business by mid-2021.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Invites Firms to Test Open Banking Data Sharing

By Editors | 27/08/2019

The ACCC is seeking participants to help it test the data-sharing ecosystem under the consumer data right, which was passed into law earlier this month.

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.