FINTECH / REGTECH

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    AML / KYC

    BSP Issues Directions to Banks on Adverse Media Screening

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2025

    Banks must include adverse media screening during onboarding and during transaction monitoring to identify financial crime threats.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Introduce Self-Regulation for Payment Gateway Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

    PG companies will be required to safeguard a minimum of 60 percent of their settlement funds through bank deposits, trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

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    AML / KYC

    SEBI Mandates Inclusive Digital KYC for Users With Disabilities

    By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

    SEBI has mandated that digital KYC processes be made accessible for persons with disabilities to ensure equal access to financial services.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

    Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Six Korean Banks to Jointly Launch Digital ID Verification Service

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2025

    An interconnected digital identity verification service will allow customers to use a single certificate across multiple mobile banking apps.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

    BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Moves to Create New Cyber Threat Monitoring System

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

    The new platform will streamline cyber threat intelligence sharing and enhance digital monitoring across the financial sector.

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    AML / KYC

    GLEIF and Finternet Lab Partner on Digital Identity Infrastructure

    By Editors | 23/05/2025

    GLEIF and Finternet Lab are collaborating to advance trusted, interoperable digital identity and transaction systems.

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