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AML / KYC
Thailand to Introduce Rules for Digital Asset Wallet Providers
By Editors | 02/02/2021
The SEC is concerned that digital asset wallets and custodian services could be used for drug offences and money laundering.
Fintech / Regtech
What Hong Kong Can Learn From Open Banking in the UK
By Eran Vitkon | 02/02/2021
The UK model provides lessons to help ensure Hong Kong’s open banking ecosystem is able to realise its full potential, say Finastra’s Eran Vitkon and Shweta Jain.
Fintech / Regtech
NAB Announces Plans to Acquire Australian Neobank 86 400
By Editors | 02/02/2021
NAB commenced discussions about a total acquisition of 86 400 in late 2020, having already owned an 18.3 percent stake in the neobank.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Set to Introduce Bill Banning Private Cryptocurrencies
By Editors | 01/02/2021
The proposed bill will also provide for the creation of a framework for an official digital currency that will be issued by the RBI.
Fintech / Regtech
Reporting in Asia: Cutting Through Complexity
By Amy Kwan | 01/02/2021
Specialists from Bloomberg highlight the need for high-quality data and automation through technology to manage day-to-day reporting and ensure compliance.
AML / KYC
How Financial Institutions View Digital Identity: Survey
By Editors | 01/02/2021
RUSI and ACAMS have launched a new survey seeking to better understand the potential for digital ID to aid in the fight against financial crime.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ripple Files Response to US SEC Defending XRP as Virtual Currency
By Editors | 31/01/2021
The response notes that the DOJ, FinCEN and regulators in the UK, Singapore and Japan have all concluded that XRP is a virtual currency not subject to securities regulation.
Big Picture
More Central Banks Advancing CBDC Work: BIS Report
By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2021
CBDCs need to be linked to a digital identity in order to be useful in achieving financial inclusion, said BIS general manager Agustín Carstens.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC Sheds Light on Regtech Initiatives in New Report
By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2021
The report highlighted the importance of good data governance, skilled data-literate staff, and human review and input when implementing regtech applications.
Big Picture
BigTechs in Finance Needs More Comprehensive Regulatory Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2021
Rules for designating financial institutions as systemically important should be redefined so they can be applied to BigTech entities, says Agustín Carstens.
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