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Fintech / Regtech
Old Rivals Hong Kong, Singapore Launch Fintech Tie-up
By Editors | 26/10/2017
Decision to work together on distributed ledger, other fintech initiatives belie reputed rivalry between two financial centres.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank of Japan Investigating Use of Supervisory Technology
By Editors | 23/10/2017
Central bank suggests financial market supervisors use of technology is one of the highest priorities in global regulation.
Fintech / Regtech
Bitcoin is Dead. Long Live Cryptocurrency
By Peter Guy | 23/10/2017
Commercial and central banks are urgently trying to vault ahead of bitcoin, fearful the technology could overtake them.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC to Establish Platform for Information Security
By Editors | 19/10/2017
Order issued after reports that hackers breached bank’s online transaction system and stole $60mn which was distributed via SWIFT.
AML / KYC
Dangers in Banks Supply Chain Facilitation
By JP Reimann | 19/10/2017
Why supporting supply chain activity could be a regulatory and reputational minefield for banks.
Fintech / Regtech
The Growing Human Limitations of Financial AI
By Peter Guy | 16/10/2017
Artificial intelligence might not harm humans, but humans can go to jail for the actions of bad robots.
AML / KYC
FIs No Longer Have to Verify Client Addresses for AML/CTF – HKMA
By Editors | 12/10/2017
AML/CTF regulations to be changed; banking regulator says any current absence of address verification will be seen as justified.
Capital / Liquidity
Official Media Confirms China Bitcoin Ban Only Temporary
By Editors | 09/10/2017
Xinhua says authorities will introduce a licensing programme and stricter AML rules for cryptocurrency exchanges; ICOs also to become regulated.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Enters 2nd Phase of Blockchain-based Payments Trial
By Editors | 09/10/2017
Trial has already been completed on interbank transfers; blockchain programme will be extended to include securities sector as well as payments.
AML / KYC
Thai Banks Join up to Improve Cybersecurity
By Editors | 09/10/2017
Fifteen banks in Thailand have set up a group to tackle information technology stability and security and prepare for cyber-attacks.
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