Fintech / Regtech

    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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