Fintech / Regtech

    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.

    AML / KYC

    NTU Singapore to Develop New Tools to Fight Money Laundering

    By Editors | 22/08/2019

    Supported by the MAS and Singapore’s major banks, the project seeks​ to help wealth managers address money laundering risks with new AI and machine learning capabilities.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Crypto Sector Consults on AML/CFT Code of Practice

    By Editors | 15/08/2019

    The code was facilitated by MAS and developed in consultation with ABS by ACCESS, the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision

    By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019

    Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBI Issues Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 14/08/2019

    The RBI has set a minimum net worth criteria of $35,000 for sandbox participants, half the amount specified in April’s draft.

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