Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

BCBS Sets Out Minimum Expectations for Banks Exposed to Crypto

By Editors | 18/03/2019

The minimum prudential expectations for banks exposed to crypto-assets relate to due diligence, governance and risk management, public disclosure and supervisory dialogue.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Platform by 2020

By Editors | 15/03/2019

The SET says it will build a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem around the new platform as part of its digitalisation strategy, as the country approves its first ‘ICO portal’.

Fintech / Regtech

DTCC Provides Guidance on Post-Trade Processing for Crypto Assets

By Garima Chitkara | 14/03/2019

New paper offers guiding principles on the provision of post-trade services for crypto assets, including on the governance and risk management structures needed to protect market stability.

AML / KYC

Bank of Ayudhya Uses Facial Recognition in Account Opening

By Editors | 12/03/2019

Bank of Ayudhya has become the first bank in Thailand to introduce facial recognition in account opening, which it says will enhance security and prevent fraud and identity theft.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Orders Half of Malaysia’s Digital Asset Exchanges to Close

By Editors | 11/03/2019

According to a notice from Malaysia’s Securities Commission, 21 of the country’s 43 digital asset exchanges will be forced to close after they failed to register by the 1 March deadline.

Big Picture

MAS’ Ravi Menon on Blockchain Misconceptions – Speech

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2019

In a recent speech, MAS managing director Ravi Menon shared his views on blockchain, common misconceptions and use-cases where the technology shows the most promise.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Consults on Frameworks for ICOs, Property Crowdfunding

By Editors | 08/03/2019

The ICO framework covers issuer eligibility, transparency in disclosures, and utilisation of proceeds. The property crowdfunding framework was first announced in Budget 2019.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Enhances Guidelines on Technology Risk, Business Continuity

By Editors | 08/03/2019

Both guidelines under consultation continue to emphasise the importance of risk culture, and the roles of the board and senior managers in technology risk and business continuity management.

AML / KYC

APRA, AUSTRAC to Engage Regtechs on Solution Development

By Editors | 08/03/2019

APRA and AUSTRAC plan to directly engage and share information with regtech firms to aid in their development of solutions that can help regulated entities comply with reporting obligations.