Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Is RegTech Coming of Age in Australia?

    By Stephen Scott | 25/02/2020

    Regtech is not fintech, says Stephen Scott at Starling. While fintech firms look to regulators for permission, what most regtech firms require from regulators is their collaboration.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Highlights Digital Identity, Virtual Assets as Key Priority Areas

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2020

    At its Plenary, the FATF highlighted the use of digital identity systems, the new standards for virtual assets, and efforts to tackle illegal wildlife trade as some of its key initiatives.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Invites Tenders to Implement Data Automation, Analytics

    By Editors | 24/02/2020

    The HKMA is inviting tenders to provide the regulator implementation services for data automation and big data analytics.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank of Korea Experiments with Blockchain for Bond Settlement

    By Editors | 21/02/2020

    Under the proof of concept system now being developed, bond issuance, management, settlement and recordkeeping will be done using blockchain technology.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand, Cambodia Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Editors | 20/02/2020

    New payments connectivity between the two countries is expected to promote trade, tourism, financial inclusion, and the usage of local currencies in cross-border transactions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Outlines Ten Policy Measures Targeting Innovation

    By Editors | 19/02/2020

    The policy tasks include measures to direct capital to SMEs and innovative startups, and promote inclusive finance, fintech and open banking.

    Fintech / Regtech

    AUSTRAC, Home Affairs Dept Highlight Benefits of Blockchain

    By Editors | 18/02/2020

    The Department of Home Affairs and AUSTRAC say blockchain has the potential to significantly reduce compliance costs and the regulatory burden imposed on reporting entities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Approves Live Sandbox Testing for Regulated Entities

    By Editors | 18/02/2020

    SEBI-registered entities can test new products, services and business models on a limited set of customers, for a specified period of time, with certain regulatory relaxations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Invites Tenders to Facilitate Regtech Adoption in Banking

    By Editors | 17/02/2020

    The HKMA is inviting tenders for the provision of professional services to help it facilitate the adoption of regtech by the banking industry.

    Fintech / Regtech

    S. Korea FSC to Educate Market New Data Usage Rules

    By Editors | 17/02/2020

    Pseudonymised personal information may be used without customer consent for statistical, industry research and public documentation purposes.

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