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AML / KYC
MAS Encourages Fintech Use for KYC, AML Checks
By Garima Chitkara | 08/02/2018
Monetary Authority of Singapore says technology-based customer due diligence could increase the quality of risk management for financial institutions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Key Regulators Weigh in on Cryptocurrencies: CFTC, SEC, BIS
By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2018
The US Senate Banking Committee held a fact-finding hearing seeking the views of both the CFTC and SEC chairmen on cryptocurrency regulation.
Capital / Liquidity
HK Gives Banking Disruptors a Chance, for $38mn
By Samuel Riding | 07/02/2018
Deputy chief of Monetary Authority also says banks cannot use ‘predatory tactics’ when competing for market share.
Fintech / Regtech
China Blocks Domestic Investors from Accessing Cryptocurrency Overseas
By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2018
Access to foreign websites related to cryptocurrency restricted; search engine and social media advertisements purged.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Orders Internal Inspections at Cryptocurrency Exchanges Nationwide
By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2018
All 32 cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan required to submit reports on security and risk management based on 43-item checklist.
Crypto / Digital Assets
How GDPR Could Deflate the Blockchain Hype
By Bradley Maclean | 05/02/2018
Firms adopting blockchain technology could struggle to comply with the EU’s incoming GDPR rules.
Fintech / Regtech
Cryptocurrency – You Can’t Kill an Idea
By Peter Guy | 05/02/2018
Once in a while capitalism must be rescued from the excesses of bankers and central banks. Governments can’t kill ideas, but it takes them a long time for them to concede or adapt.
Fintech / Regtech
The Philippines to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation This Year
By Garima Chitkara | 01/02/2018
New rules, expected by year end, aimed at investor protection as Philippines investigates unlicensed ICO issuers.
AML / KYC
S. Korea Probes Illegal Forex Transactions Using Cryptocurrency
By Manesh Samtani | 01/02/2018
Korea Customs Service alleges KRW637.5 bn of foreign exchange crimes, including the use of cryptocurrency to conduct forex transactions, foreign remittances, illegal smuggling.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank Indonesia to Trial ‘Digital Rupiah’ in 2018
By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2018
The digital currency’s value will be based on the existing currency system, backed by “real assets” and will take into account the inflation rate.
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