Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBNZ Consults on Design Options for ‘Digital Cash’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2024

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on its judgments and design options for digital cash, which would be designed as a general-purpose CBDC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Issues Risk Management Guidance for DLT Adoption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2024

The guidance covers DLT network and smart contract design and governance, the associated risks, and the need for interoperability.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Launches New Reporting System for PE Funds

By Editors | 17/04/2024

The new system improves convenience for reporting firms and eases the review process prior to submission, the FSS said.

Big Picture

Supervisors Need to Improve Collaboration With Private Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2024

Cecilia Skingsley said central bankers and supervisors need to be more transparent with SupTech vendors and simplify procurement processes.

AML / KYC

BNM Finalises Policy Requirements for Electronic KYC

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2024

The policy document sets revised requirements and guidance for implementing e-KYC solutions in Malaysia’s financial sector.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Announces First European-based vLEI Issuer

By Editors | 17/04/2024

The vLEI is the cryptographically secure digital counterpart of a conventional LEI that can be used to automate business process.

Fintech / Regtech

Four Bidders Seeking to Become Korea’s Fourth Digital Bank

By Editors | 16/04/2024

Four bidders are seeking to secure the licence, after the FSC relaxed its rules in July to allow more players to enter the market.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Establishes New Workstreams on AI, Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2024

New workstreams on green finance and credit default swaps will also be created, according to IOSCO’s updated work plan for 2024.

Fintech / Regtech

CFTC Subcommittee to Advance Work on AI Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2024

MRAC subcommittee will initially focus on obtaining a better understanding of how CFTC registrants are using AI to conduct regulated activities.