FINTECH / REGTECH

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Invites Applications for Recognition as NBFC Sector SROs

    By Ajoy K Das | 20/06/2024

    SROs will be expected to develop standards for NBFCs, implement suitable surveillance, and share sectoral information with the RBI.

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    Enforcement

    Fractional Real Estate Sales Halted by Vietnam Regulator

    By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2024

    The SSC has halted fractional real estate sales in Vietnam by a securities firm, citing a lack of specific regulations and investor safety concerns.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    APRA Launches Digital Version of Prudential Handbook

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

    The new handbook presents all APRA prudential standards, guidance and supporting information in a digital format.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand Launches Digital Hub for XRB Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

    The new platform is designed to make it easier for reporting entities to find and navigate the XRB’s standards for reporting and assurance.

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    Market Infrastructure

    CHESS Replacement Project Currently on Track: ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2024

    The CHESS Replacement project is currently expected to deliver to the plan announced in November last year.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Stock Exchange to Upgrade Trading Platform

    By Editors | 18/06/2024

    IDX also announced that it will enhance its market surveillance capabilities and further develop its index business.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan to Tighten AML Controls to Target Organised Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2024

    Prompted by a $444mn money laundering case, Japanese regulators will ask banks to do more to detect criminal abuse of accounts.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    OJK Launches Integrated Licensing System for Fintech Sector

    By Editors | 17/06/2024

    The “SPRINT” application was developed to streamline and integrate licensing processes for the financial technology sector.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BOT Launches “Enhanced” Sandbox for Programmable Payments

    By Editors | 17/06/2024

    The sandbox allows testing of payments where transaction conditions are automatically set using DLT and smart contracts.

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    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Launches New Innovation Hub Centre in Toronto

    By Editors | 17/06/2024

    The Toronto Innovation Centre will initially focus on next-generation financial market infrastructures, suptech, and open finance.

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