Fintech / Regtech

    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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