FINTECH / REGTECH

    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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