Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    MAS Seeks Expanded Powers to Address Financial Sector Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2020

    MAS proposes to expand its powers to issue prohibition orders, regulate virtual asset service providers, and impose technology risk management requirements on firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Revises Guidelines for P2P Lending Firms

    By Editors | 20/07/2020

    The key changes will strengthen disclosure rules, prohibit unfair sales activities, restrict sales of high-risk investment products, and impose limits on loans and investments.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Beyond FRTB: Risk Management and Enterprise Data Opportunities

    By Editors | 20/07/2020

    FRTB is a significant global industry challenge, but the process to achieve its outcomes can harness value from data that can be applied throughout a bank’s operations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Enters Third Phase of CBDC Development

    By Editors | 19/07/2020

    The BOT is planning to expand CBDC use among large businesses and, in September, to transactions with the HKMA.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Kicks Off Working Group on Artificial Intelligence

    By Editors | 16/07/2020

    The working group will seek to promote the use of artificial intelligence in financial services as part of the government’s ‘New Deal’ policy initiative.

    AML / KYC

    OCBC Enables Banking Access Via SingPass Digital Identity

    By Editors | 16/07/2020

    OCBC’s Aditya Gupta says the use of SingPass as an alternate login for mobile and online banking will give more customers the confidence to bank digitally.

    AML / KYC

    APAC Regulators Driving Digital Transformation

    By Rachel Woolley | 16/07/2020

    The pandemic has made it abundantly clear that digital transformation is no longer optional, says Fenergo’s Rachel Woolley.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Issues AML Outsourcing Guidance for Capital Market Firms

    By Editors | 15/07/2020

    MAS found material lapses in outsourced AML/CFT controls, largely the result of poor assessment and due diligence processes, and lax oversight and monitoring.

    AML / KYC

    BOK Takes Over Blockchain Authentication Tool BankSign

    By Editors | 14/07/2020

    BankSign was developed by Samsung SDS in collaboration with the Korea Federation of Banks to allow for easier customer authentication on different banks’ mobile apps.

    Big Picture

    CPMI Publishes Stage 2 Report on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments

    By Editors | 14/07/2020

    The report identifies 19 building blocks where further joint public and private sector work could enhance cross-border payments.

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