FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

Report Suggests China May Support Global Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2018

PBOC’s Institute of International Finance says China would actively participate in a G20-led effort to establish a global regulatory framework.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Finalises Cryptocurrency Tax Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2018

Cryptocurrency trades to be subject to 7 percent value added tax and 15 percent capital gains tax; fintech association chair says move may drive startups overseas.

Fintech / Regtech

SFC Issues Robo-advice Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2018

Robo-advice platforms should explain how their underlying algorithms operate, ensure regular testing to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ-ECB Study Identifies DLT Applications for Securities Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2018

Project Stella phase two study suggests distributed ledger technology offers novel approach for cash settlement of securities, but requires further study.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Exchange Eyes Machine Learning, AI to Combat HFT Risks – Report

By Editors | 28/03/2018

Managing director and CEO of National Stock Exchange tells Livemint new technology is needed to meet traders’ increasing sophistication.

AML / KYC

S.Korea to Inspect Banks’ Crypto Dealings for AML Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2018

FSS and KoFIU will check on implementation progress of AML guidelines; examine corporate accounts belonging to crypto exchanges.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Drafts Rules for Internet Only Banks

By Editors | 25/03/2018

FSC may authorise Japan’s Line Corp and Rakuten to operate as full-service banks in Taiwan.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia, UK to Enable Cross Market Sandbox Participation

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2018

Under the enhance cooperation agreement, the FCA and ASIC will speed up cross-market authorisations and testing for innovative businesses.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Set to License its First Robo-advisory

By Garima Chitkara | 22/03/2018

Securities Commission 2017 annual report reveals eligibility and application requirements for digital investment management; first robot-advisory license to be granted in 2018.