Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    FCA Fines UK Challenger Bank for Weak AML Controls

    By Editors | 17/10/2022

    Gatehouse Bank failed to perform appropriate checks on customers based in high-risk countries and customers that were classified as PEPs.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore: SMS Sender ID Registration to Become Mandatory

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    All non-registered SMS sender IDs after 31 Jan 2023 will be channelled to a sender ID with the header “Likely-SCAM”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Launches New E-Licensing Services Pilot

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    The services will initially allow online submissions of applications for two types of licenses. Full e-licensing services will launch in Q1 2023.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Approves Update to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    The amendments add an audit-trail alternative allowing electronic records to be preserved in a way that permits recreation if original records are altered, over-written, or erased.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Curbing Online Misconduct

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    IOSCO’s new report offers recommendations to address risks from online marketing and distribution of financial products targeting retail investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UK Regulators Launch Discussion Paper on AI Regulation

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The paper considers how current legal and regulatory requirements and guidance apply to the use of AI in UK financial services, and the gaps that may need to be addressed.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Worldline, NPCI to Enable Indian UPI Payments Across Europe

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The first target markets are set to include Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) and Switzerland, with further plans for expansion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Launches DAKSH, a New Supervisory Monitoring System

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The system will be used to monitor compliance and improve compliance culture at supervised entities such as banks and NBFCs, the RBI said.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBI Set to Commence Limited Pilot Launch of CBDC

    By Editors | 09/10/2022

    To avoid the disintermediation of banks, which would impede credit creation, the RBI suggested the CBDC would likely be non-interest bearing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Launches ESG Impact Hub, New Advisory Panel

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2022

    At launch, 15 ESG fintechs and organisations are already set up at the Hub – including CDP, Climate Impact X, KPMG, MUFG, and STACS.

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