FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Advisor Urges Creation of National Cryptocurrency Exchange

By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2018

Top political advisor says national exchange and cryptocurrency approval system should be jointly overseen by central bank and securities regulator.

Fintech / Regtech

Profitability through Compliance Technology: Dreaming the Impossible Dream

By Peter Guy | 05/03/2018

Large technology investments to improve compliance performance have not yielded desired results almost ten years after the global financial crisis.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Edges Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2018

Securities regulator to propose regulations for initial coin offerings and other forms of cryptocurrency investment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2018

New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia to Develop Fintech Code of Conduct

By Editors | 02/03/2018

The code of conduct will cover transparency and disclosure for fintech balance sheet lenders offering unsecured business loans.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Targets Cryptocurrency Facilitators

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018

Regulators are targeting firms that allow Chinese citizens to trade cryptocurrencies with local bank and online-payment accounts.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Issues AML/CTF Policy for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2018

Cryptocurrency exchanges are required to fully identify all customers and monitor for money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong’s Fintech Sandbox Risks Alienating Innovators

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2018

HKMA financial technology sandbox needs to evolve to maximise value for all concerned, a new study suggests.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Opens Up Robo-Advisory Market

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2018

Applicants will need to demonstrate capability and competency to provide robo-advice while ensuring consumer protection.