Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    TSE Seeks ‘Data Sandbox’ Partners to Support Innovation

    By Editors | 02/08/2019

    The Tokyo Stock Exchange is looking to startups, data providers and so-called ‘innovation partners’ to help create new services for the securities sector.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Reports on Open API Implementation Progress

    By Editors | 01/08/2019

    Phase I Open APIs provide information on banking products and services. Phase II will allow banks to process applications for such products and services by end-October.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Raises Standards for Data Submissions by Brokers

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2019

    In-scope brokers are expected to implement system changes and make other arrangements needed for compliance with the new Data Standards by end-October 2020.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Issues First Three Digital Bank Licences

    By Editors | 31/07/2019

    The three digital only bank licences went to conglomerates led by Japan’s LINE Group; Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom; and Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten Inc.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Policy Shift Opens Australian Payments Market to Tech Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2019

    An RBA policy update will make it easier for fintechs – and so-called BigTechs – to enter Australia’s payments system without having to obtain a banking licence.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Enables Consent-Based Financial Data Sharing

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2019

    Four years of collaboration between India’s major financial regulators has resulted in a new platform that enables financial services providers to share data with other institutions based explicitly on user consent.

    Market Infrastructure

    CCP12 Publishes Best Practices to Address Outsourcing Risk

    By Editors | 26/07/2019

    As CCPs move to more complex supply chain models, proper oversight mechanisms and controls need to be in place to manage the risks introduced by third-parties.

    Fintech / Regtech

    First Non-Financial Firm Approved to Raise Stake in Korean Digital Bank

    By Editors | 25/07/2019

    According to the FSC, messenger app operator Kakao has met the qualification criteria for owning a 34% stake in Kakao Bank, one of Korea’s two internet-only banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Govt Panel Formally Recommends Complete Crypto Ban in India

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2019

    An inter-ministerial committee has formally recommended a complete ban on cryptocurrencies in India and to punish any crypto-related activity with up to 10 years’ jail.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFA, AFIN Agree to Jointly Promote Fintech Marketplace APIX

    By Editors | 24/07/2019

    The Singapore Fintech Association will leverage its network to promote the APIX platform to fintech firms worldwide, while AFIN connects banks with fintechs through the platform.

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