Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    The Best Weapon to Shut Down the Illegal Wildlife Trade

    By Steve Galster | 07/12/2020

    Freeland’s Steve Galster discusses new initiatives to stop illegal wildlife traffickers by hitting them where it hurts the most – in their bank accounts – and how financial institutions can help.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches National Blockchain Innovation Programme

    By Editors | 07/12/2020

    The initiative is aimed at further strengthening Singapore’s blockchain ecosystem and promoting the adoption of scalable and interoperable blockchain solutions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BSP Deputy Governor Outlines Key Priorities for the Year Ahead

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020

    Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier spoke to Regulation Asia about planned measures to promote digital payments, help MSMEs, and further strengthen the banking sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Launches Digital Infrastructure to Facilitate Financial Planning

    By Editors | 07/12/2020

    SGFinDex uses SingPass and a centrally managed online consent system to enable individuals to access their financial information held across different government agencies and FIs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA, PBOC Prepare for Cross-border Testing of Digital Yuan

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2020

    The HKMA is also exploring options to leverage the FPS to enable instantaneous cross-border payments, according to chief executive Eddie Yue.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Awards Licences to Four Digital Bank Applicants

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2020

    The licences were awarded to the Grab-Singtel consortium, a Sea Limited subsidiary, an Ant Group entity, and a consortium formed by a Chinese property giant.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Libra Association to Launch Scaled-down Digital Currency in January

    By Editors | 03/12/2020

    The launch date depends on regulatory approval from FINMA, expected as early as January. A new name has been adopted for the association and the digital currency.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub Completes Wholesale CBDC Experiment

    By Editors | 03/12/2020

    BIS Innovation Hub, the Swiss National Bank, and SIX compared the feasibility of issuing a wholesale CBDC versus linking the existing payment system to a distributed ledger.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Completes Bond Tokenisation POC in Offshore Market

    By Editors | 03/12/2020

    The POC demonstrated that digital bonds could be issued and managed on a blockchain, and its attributes allow for new service expansion offerings.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Crackdown Brings Number of Active P2P Lenders to Zero

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2020

    Chinese media reports that the number of P2P lenders has now fallen to zero, down from a peak of almost 6,000 such firms in 2017.

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