Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    OCBC Speeds Up Criminal Probes Through Automated System ‘POET’

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    ‘POET’ digitally receives and responds to investigation requests with minimal human intervention, allowing OCBC to respond to law enforcement requests within 1-2 working days.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia to Launch CBDC-based Payment System

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    The new payment system expected to launch in the coming months has the support of 11 banks so far, and will operate using a quasi-CBDC known as ‘Bakong’.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKEX Explores AI Use to Review Issuer Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2020

    In the initial stage, HKEX has applied artificial intelligence to identify listed companies’ disclosures as required by some selected rules.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Highlights Debt Market Concerns in Annual Work Programme

    By Editors | 31/01/2020

    The 2020 work programme provides an update on five existing priorities and an overview of planned work on a new priority – corporate debt and leveraged loans.

    Fintech / Regtech

    S. Korea: P2P Lending Law to Take Effect in August

    By Editors | 29/01/2020

    The FSC is seeking comment on a draft enforcement decree setting out entry requirements, operating rules and investor protection measures for the P2P lending sector.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore’s Payment Services Act Comes Into Force

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2020

    The PS Act gives MAS formal supervisory powers over technology, cybersecurity and AML/CFT controls at payment services firms, including cryptocurrency and e-wallet companies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japanese Lawmakers Working on ‘Digital Yen’ Proposal – Report

    By Editors | 28/01/2020

    The group of lawmakers reportedly plans to submit its proposal for a ‘digital yen’ to the government as early as next month.

    Fintech / Regtech

    WEF Announces Global Consortium for Digital Currency Governance

    By Editors | 28/01/2020

    The consortium aims to address regulatory fragmentation and increase access to the financial system through innovative policy solutions for digital currencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Considers Opening ‘Write’ Access Under Open Banking

    By Editors | 24/01/2020

    The government will consider expanding the consumer data right to allow ‘write’ access by entities other than banks, similar to how the EU’s PSD2 operates.

    AML / KYC

    China Issues Guidelines on Facial Recognition Enabled Payments

    By Editors | 23/01/2020

    The guidelines set out principles for the use of facial recognition technology in payments, covering user consent and the collection, storage and use of facial data.

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