Fintech / Regtech

    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    FATF Issues Draft Guidance on Digital Identity Systems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    The draft guidance analyses the use, reliability and independence of digital ID systems, and looks at how they can meet FATF requirements around customer due diligence.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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