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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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