Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    BSP Updates VASP Rules to Align with FATF Requirements

    By Editors | 28/01/2021

    The updated rules also bring into scope virtual asset custodians, introducing a $1mn minimum capital requirement for such businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC Tightens Rules on Managing Customer Funds for Payment Firms

    By Editors | 27/01/2021

    Customer reserve funds must be deposited either at the PBOC or with an eligible commercial bank, and transferred only through a clearing institution.

    AML / KYC

    Fighting TBML to Sustain a Post-pandemic Recovery in APAC

    By Claus Christensen | 27/01/2021

    As we inaugurate the next phase of international trade, the FATF is pushing trade-based money laundering to the top of the international community’s agenda, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OECD Paper Identifies Regulatory Issues in Asset Tokenisation

    By Editors | 27/01/2021

    As markets for tokenised assets develop and grow in size, so too will the need to safeguard investors, consumers and financial stability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPX to Launch Learning Environment for Data-Driven Trading

    By Editors | 26/01/2021

    The new project, known as J-Quants, will seek to help individuals learn about data-driven portfolio analysis and investment methods.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Tokyo Police Arrest 31 Individuals Over 2018 Coincheck Heist

    By Editors | 25/01/2021

    The suspects were found to have traded stolen cryptocurrency on an underground exchange that emerged on the dark web following the Coincheck heist.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Innovation Hub Sets Out 2021 Work Programme

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2021

    Six thematic priorities have been set out: suptech and regtech; next-generation FMIs; CBDCs; open finance; green finance; and cyber security.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SGX, Temasek Partner on Digital Asset Infrastructure in Capital Markets

    By Editors | 23/01/2021

    A new JV will use blockchain-based technologies to provide an issuance-to-settlement network for Asia bonds, funds and sustainable finance products.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Publishes Cases Studies on AML/CFT Regtech Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021

    New report details case studies and insights from banks that have implemented technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their AML/CFT efforts.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Proposes to Tighten Oversight of Non-bank Payments Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021

    If the PBOC identifies a non-bank payment institution as a monopoly, it can advise the State Council’s antitrust committee to take action to break up the firm.

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