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RBI Asked to Confirm e-Wallet Legality, Security

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Private petitioner alleges non-banking entities illegally offering e-wallet service and some are unregulated.

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ASEAN Exchanges Eye Regulatory Harmony

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

CEOs also agree to promote cross-exchange listings, mutual recognition of capital market professionals.

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Australian Regulators Issue Equity Settlement Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

Paper seeks comment on potential risks from 3 possible models for competition.

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Updated – Japan, UK Regulators Agree Fintech Referrals

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

JFSA also eyes cross-border rule making on blockchain.

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MAS Completes Blockchain Settlement Project

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

SGX to trial distributed ledger in fixed income trading, settlement.

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India Launches Payment Cybersecurity, KYC Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

Electronic pre-paid payment instrument issuers required to establish information security, privacy policy.

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S.Korea to Provide $2.6bn in Fintech Funding

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Funds will be offered over next three years to close gap with industries in Japan, US and UK.

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SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

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Singapore, Abu Dhabi Sign Fintech Regulation Agreement

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Jurisdictions establish strategic framework for assisting start-up applications, authorisation.