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Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Finalises Cryptocurrency Tax Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2018
Cryptocurrency trades to be subject to 7 percent value added tax and 15 percent capital gains tax; fintech association chair says move may drive startups overseas.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Issues Robo-advice Guidelines
By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2018
Robo-advice platforms should explain how their underlying algorithms operate, ensure regular testing to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
Fintech / Regtech
BOJ-ECB Study Identifies DLT Applications for Securities Settlement
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2018
Project Stella phase two study suggests distributed ledger technology offers novel approach for cash settlement of securities, but requires further study.
Fintech / Regtech
Indian Exchange Eyes Machine Learning, AI to Combat HFT Risks – Report
By Editors | 28/03/2018
Managing director and CEO of National Stock Exchange tells Livemint new technology is needed to meet traders’ increasing sophistication.
AML / KYC
S.Korea to Inspect Banks’ Crypto Dealings for AML Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2018
FSS and KoFIU will check on implementation progress of AML guidelines; examine corporate accounts belonging to crypto exchanges.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Drafts Rules for Internet Only Banks
By Editors | 25/03/2018
FSC may authorise Japan’s Line Corp and Rakuten to operate as full-service banks in Taiwan.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia, UK to Enable Cross Market Sandbox Participation
By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2018
Under the enhance cooperation agreement, the FCA and ASIC will speed up cross-market authorisations and testing for innovative businesses.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Set to License its First Robo-advisory
By Garima Chitkara | 22/03/2018
Securities Commission 2017 annual report reveals eligibility and application requirements for digital investment management; first robot-advisory license to be granted in 2018.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Banks on Blockchain
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
Central bank plans adoption of blockchain for interbank settlements, bond issuance; leading banks launch joint initiative on blockchain based letters of credit.
Fintech / Regtech
S.Korea Moves to Support Fintech Through Sandbox Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2018
FSC to exempt approved fintechs from regulations, encourage the use of such new technologies including blockchain.
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