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Fintech / Regtech
Bank of Korea CBDC Pilot to Kick off This Month
By Editors | 09/08/2021
Ground X, Kakaobank, Kakao Pay, Consensys, Samsung and Onther are among the firms that will participate in the pilot. Phase one will be complete by December.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Workplan Highlights Focus on Stablecoins, CBDCs
By Editors | 06/08/2021
CPMI annual work programme highlights cross-border payments, stablecoins, CBDCs, central clearing and FMI risks as key priorities.
AML / KYC
MAS Finalising New Data-sharing Platform for Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2021
The new platform will enable banks to securely share information on customers exhibiting significant risk red flags and warn each other of potential criminal activity.
Fintech / Regtech
S. Korea Sets New MyData Launch Date in Revised Guidelines
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/08/2021
The revised guidelines enhance consumer data protections. MyData businesses will begin offering services via standardised APIs from 1 December 2021.
AML / KYC
China’s Opposition to Cryptocurrency is Ideological – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2021
A new Chainalysis report explains China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency, the country’s role in crypto-related crime, and the implications of a digital yuan.
AML / KYC
Korean Crypto Exchanges Start to Close Amid Regulatory Pressure
By Editors | 04/08/2021
Up to 11 cryptocurrency exchanges in Korea are planning to shut down after their deposit accounts were linked to fraudulent activities.
Fintech / Regtech
New BIS Paper Calls for Concrete Guidance on AI
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021
Common themes on AI governance create scope for the development of international guidance or standards, says a new paper from the Financial Stability Institute.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Fintech Regulation Has to Change
By Dirk Steller | 03/08/2021
The government has dropped the ball when it comes to supporting the Australian fintech ecosystem, says Dirk Steller, founder of VC firm Seed Space.
AML / KYC
US House Bill Offers Regulatory Framework for Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2021
The bill would give the SEC authority over digital asset securities, the CFTC authority over digital assets, and the Fed authority to issue a digital dollar.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model
By Editors | 02/08/2021
The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.
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