FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sends Fintech Delegation to London

By Editors | 21/09/2017

Central bank and apex regulator says delegation is the largest it has ever put together, will meet London start-ups and accelerator programmes.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Creates Advisory Panel on Cybersecurity

By Editors | 21/09/2017

Panel on cybersecurity and resilience includes representatives from Accenture, JPMorgan, London Stock Exchange, PwC and Standard Chartered Bank.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Tightens AML Rules to Address Fintech Complexity

By Editors | 14/09/2017

Bank Indonesia says new technological developments and innovations have increased risks of money laundering via payment and forex systems.

AML / KYC

China ICO Ban Isn’t Permanent – State-backed Thinktank Says

By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2017

Researcher at Institute of Finance and Banking says ban is only temporary; previous reports have suggested regulators are working on ICO framework.

Fintech / Regtech

DLT Not Yet a Solution for Large Central Bank Applications – BOJ

By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017

Japanese central bank and European counterpart conclude from ‘Project Stella’ tests of DLT in RTGS that the technology is not yet mature enough.

Enforcement

ASIC Eyes Accountability for Algorithmic System Operators

By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017

Regulator’s chairman says each algorithmic system must have designated individual responsible for design and outcomes, echoing new bank accountability regime.

Market Infrastructure

Banks’ Own Cryptocurrencies Herald a Revolution

By Peter Guy | 04/09/2017

Improved access for consumers and step towards cashless economy made possible by proprietary cryptocurrency systems.

Enforcement

BCBS Says Supervisors Should Boost Fintech Training, Regtech Use

By Samuel Riding | 04/09/2017

Taskforce says regulators will need to start upskilling staff; adopt artificial intelligence, machine learning and other tech to ensure effective supervision.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan SESC Reveals Rise in Market Misconduct

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2017

Misconduct cases up 66%; regulator cites blockchain and cloud computing as hindrance to monitoring efforts, eyes regtech solutions.