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AML / KYC
FATF Issues Draft Guidance on Digital Identity Systems
By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2019
The draft guidance analyses the use, reliability and independence of digital ID systems, and looks at how they can meet FATF requirements around customer due diligence.
Fintech / Regtech
S. Korea Launches 10-Bank Pilot of Open Banking System
By Editors | 31/10/2019
Initially, bank customers will be able to access services from 10 banks, before the system is expanded to other banks and fintech firms in December.
Fintech / Regtech
NPP Australia Unveils Roadmap for New Payments Capabilities
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The roadmap includes the development of new structured data capabilities, third party payment initiation, and the ability to link regular payments to a mobile number.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Stresses Consumer Protection Ahead of Open Banking Phase II
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The HKMA outlines its expectations for the consumer protection practices financial institutions should adopt for Open API Phase II and beyond.
AML / KYC
ACIP Workshop: Key Challenges to Deploying AML Data Analytics
By Editors | 28/10/2019
The workshop participants discussed two of the key challenges to implementing data analytics systems to fight financial crime – explainability and governance.
Fintech / Regtech
TSE to Explore New Uses for Margin Trading, Short Selling Data
By Editors | 26/10/2019
Data relating to margin transactions and short selling will be made available to testing participants to identify possible new applications of the data.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Updates Guidance on E-Banking Risk Management
By Editors | 25/10/2019
The updated supervisory policy manual seeks to strengthen risk management controls in electronic banking channels by providing more principle-based guidance.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Senate Committee Releases Fintech, Regtech Issues Paper
By Editors | 25/10/2019
The issues paper identifies five key factors for the fintech and regtech sectors which the committee will focus its attention on in a year long inquiry.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Announces Soft Launch of New Payment System
By Editors | 24/10/2019
Launched in partnership with 7 financial institutions, the new system will enable real-time interbank transfers, mobile payments, and QR code payments.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand SEC Approves First ICO Portal
By Editors | 23/10/2019
Under Thailand’s regulatory framework, ‘ICO portals’ help screen ICOs, conduct due diligence, prove smart contract source codes and verify KYC processes before they are released to the market.
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