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AML / KYC
China ICO Ban Isn’t Permanent – State-backed Thinktank Says
By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2017
Researcher at Institute of Finance and Banking says ban is only temporary; previous reports have suggested regulators are working on ICO framework.
Fintech / Regtech
DLT Not Yet a Solution for Large Central Bank Applications – BOJ
By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017
Japanese central bank and European counterpart conclude from ‘Project Stella’ tests of DLT in RTGS that the technology is not yet mature enough.
Enforcement
ASIC Eyes Accountability for Algorithmic System Operators
By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017
Regulator’s chairman says each algorithmic system must have designated individual responsible for design and outcomes, echoing new bank accountability regime.
Market Infrastructure
Banks’ Own Cryptocurrencies Herald a Revolution
By Peter Guy | 04/09/2017
Improved access for consumers and step towards cashless economy made possible by proprietary cryptocurrency systems.
Enforcement
BCBS Says Supervisors Should Boost Fintech Training, Regtech Use
By Samuel Riding | 04/09/2017
Taskforce says regulators will need to start upskilling staff; adopt artificial intelligence, machine learning and other tech to ensure effective supervision.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan SESC Reveals Rise in Market Misconduct
By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2017
Misconduct cases up 66%; regulator cites blockchain and cloud computing as hindrance to monitoring efforts, eyes regtech solutions.
Enforcement
CSRC to Push ‘Central Surveillance System’ for Exchanges
By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2017
Chairman Liu Shiyu cites ‘huge room for improvement’ in exchanges’ front-line supervision, citing failures exposed by 2015 stock market turmoil.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Launches New Round of Trade Repository Testing
By Editors | 28/08/2017
Two-stage testing of Phase 2 reporting to depository covers interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, credit and commodity derivatives.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines Central Bank to Embrace Regtech
By Samuel Riding | 21/08/2017
Regtech to include API for FIs’ reporting; BSP to push financial services firms to improve cyberdefences; two bitcoin exchanges get regulatory approval.
AML / KYC
Australia Signals Currency Status, AML Clampdown for Bitcoin
By Samuel Riding | 21/08/2017
Cryptocurrency to be brought under AUSTRAC; proposal to follow Japan in giving bitcoin legal tender status being considered by central bank.
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