Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Bars Banks from Cryptocurrency Dealings

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2018

    Reports suggest banks will have three months to comply; central bank meanwhile explores feasibility of state-backed digital currency.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GFMA Publishes Common Approach for Cyber Penetration Testing

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2018

    New penetration testing framework establishes process for industry-wide cross-jurisdictional coordination on development and use of existing frameworks.

    AML / KYC

    New Rules for Australian Crypto Exchanges Take Effect

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2018

    Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC, adopt AML/CTF programme, verify customer identities, report suspicious transactions, maintain seven years of records.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines to Strengthen Supervision Through Regtech

    By Editors | 05/04/2018

    BSP to adopt regtech solutions including API for electronic data submissions by FIs, chatbot for complaints to the regulator.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Guidance on AI, Data Analytics In The Works

    By Editors | 04/04/2018

    Key financial industry stakeholders to co-create guide setting out key principles, best practices to strengthen governance, reduce data misuse risks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Report Suggests China May Support Global Crypto Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2018

    PBOC’s Institute of International Finance says China would actively participate in a G20-led effort to establish a global regulatory framework.

    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.

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