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AML / KYC
Singapore to Enforce AML/CTF Rules on Cryptocurrency Intermediaries
By Garima Chitkara | 10/01/2018
Deputy prime minister says no major AML lapses have been found at Singapore banks when asked about ‘Russian Laundromat’ probe.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan Regulator to Overhaul Supervision and Restructure
By Samuel Riding | 08/01/2018
FSA’s move towards ‘dynamic supervision’ includes scrapping inspection manuals, restructuring governance, internal structure and HR policy.
Fintech / Regtech
No Ban on Cryptocurrency, says Malaysia Finance Minister
By Manesh Samtani | 05/01/2018
Exchanges to be recognised by central bank once regulations are in place; draft guidelines on reporting obligations to come into force early 2018.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Passes Regulatory Sandbox Law
By Garima Chitkara | 05/01/2018
Tech firms will need to pass an assessment for FSC approval to use the sandbox and gain exemptions from certain regulations.
Fintech / Regtech
Foreign Vendors Dominate Bangladesh Banking Tech
By Editors | 27/12/2017
Although foreign software costs more and regulatory change cannot be adopted instantly, banks prefer them for their functionality and flexibility.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia to Introduce Alternative Trading Systems
By Garima Chitkara | 26/12/2017
Securities Commission invites proposals from parties interested in participating in regulatory sandbox sessions under its innovation lab.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia FinTech Body Embraces Provisional Bank Licencing
By Editors | 20/12/2017
Industry body recommends increasing the deposit limit for new banking entrants, allowing more time to meet the prudential framework.
Capital / Liquidity
China Tackles Online Lending Risk with Information Platform
By Editors | 14/12/2017
More than 110 internet firms subscribe to platform which reveals corporate governance and transaction volume of online loans.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BoJ Expects Large IT Firms to Become Systemically Important
By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2017
Haruhiko Kuroda says global IT platform providers could pose systemic risk through holding vast amounts of data, adds to warnings on algo contagion.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FIA Critiques EU Proposals to Directly Supervise Asia CCPs
By Garima Chitkara | 07/12/2017
Chief executive says some systemically important CCPs could be forced to move to Europe, fragmenting liquidity and raising costs.
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