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Fintech / Regtech
Regulatory Reporting Pressure in APAC: A 2019 View
By Wouter Delbaere | 09/01/2019
In the year ahead, banks will have to focus on seamless data integration and regtech adoption to cope with increasingly complex regulatory reporting requirements, says Wolters Kluwer’s Wouter Delbaere.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UPDATED – Japan FSA Considers Approving Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 08/01/2019
The FSA is gauging industry interest in crypto ETFs, following its release of a new draft framework for the sector that could become law in 2020.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Issues Policy Standards for Open Data APIs
By Editors | 08/01/2019
A new central bank policy document outlines recommendations for financial institutions developing and publishing Open Data APIs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Instructs Brokers, Depository Participants to Report on AI, ML Systems
By Editors | 07/01/2019
Stock brokers and depository participants will have to report information on systems based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines SEC Extends Consultation on ICO Rules
By Editors | 31/12/2018
The second round of public consultation is open until 15 January, after stakeholders asked for more time to study the draft rules.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Issues Policy Document Targeting Outsourcing Risk at FIs
By Editors | 31/12/2018
Malaysia’s central bank has raised expectations on the board and senior management to ensure effective oversight and governance of outsourcing arrangements.
Enforcement
S. Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange Accused of Inflating Volumes, Prices
By Editors | 27/12/2018
South Korea’s Upbit is alleged to have used bots to manipulate trading volumes and prices to attract investors to the exchange. Two officers and an employee have been indicted.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Eyes Introduction of Sandbox Policy to Boost Capital Markets Innovation
By Editors | 24/12/2018
SEBI is examining whether legislative changes are required for the sandbox, as it seeks to enable the use of machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain in capital markets.
Fintech / Regtech
S. Korea to Accept Internet-Only Bank Applicants in March
By Editors | 24/12/2018
Two new internet banks will be granted preliminary regulatory approval by May, allowing them to provide loans to consumers, households and SMEs, but not to corporates.
Fintech / Regtech
APRA Grants Second ‘Restricted ADI’ Licence
By Editors | 19/12/2018
Xinja Bank, the latest recipient of the restricted ADI licence, has a prepaid card on the market and an ASIC-approved home loan product.
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