Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS to Offer Retail Crypto Trading by Year End

    By Mark Johnston | 15/02/2022

    DBS plans to make access to its institutional trading desk for digital assets more convenient and to launch retail services by year-end.

    AML / KYC

    In Conversation With Siddhant Sahai, Deutsche Bank

    By Bradley Maclean | 15/02/2022

    Siddhant Sahai says a greater focus on inter-bank relationship monitoring and timely sharing of information are needed to truly address financial crime risks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Commences Research On ‘Digitally Tracked Green Bonds’

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    JPX plans to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while at the same time enabling investors to track its progress over time.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Issues Guidance on Tech Adoption for Remote CDD

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2022

    MAS identifies good industry practices used to guard against fraud, impersonation, and document tampering in a non-face-to-face setting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.

    AML / KYC

    In Conversation With Nathan Newman, AUSTRAC

    By Bradley Maclean | 11/02/2022

    Nathan Newman says regulated entities are uplifting their AML capabilities but could do more to apply appropriate assurance to their upgrades.

    AML / KYC

    HK Gov Issues Discussion Paper on Proposed VASP Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2022

    Licensing will be available to companies incorporated elsewhere as long as they have a registration in Hong Kong.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Working on Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2022

    The FSB is reportedly “going full steam” on the issue of developing global regulatory standards for the crypto asset market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China to Digitise Bank Confirmation Services in New Pilot

    By Darien Choong | 11/02/2022

    The participants of the pilot programme include 32 listed companies, 7 accounting firms, 7 banks, and 1 third-party digital platform provider.

    AML / KYC

    Wash Trading Undermines Trust in NFT Markets: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2022

    Wash trading profits are likely derived from sales to “unsuspecting buyers”, who believe the NFTs they purchase have been growing in value.

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