Fintech / Regtech

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK to Launch Digital Currency Consultations in Coming Weeks

    By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2023

    One consultation will cover the attributes of a digital pound. The other will cover the UK’s approach to regulating crypto and DeFi.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Proposes Licensing Framework for Virtual Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2023

    Foreign shareholders can own up to 25% of a virtual bank. A BOT waiver raises this to a 49% limit. Three licences will be granted next year.

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    AML / KYC

    ESMA Recommends Use of DTI Codes for DLT Pilot Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2023

    The DTI Foundation, a division of Etrading Software, has so far issued ISO-standard DTI codes for over a thousand of the most commonly traded digital assets.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Signs New Financial Services MoU with UK

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    The MoU will focus on developing the FinTech sector, promoting sustainable finance, and increasing awareness of sustainable investment in Thailand and other ASEAN countries.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    PayNow-UPI Linkage is Ready for Launch: MAS Official

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    MAS chief fintech officer Sopnendu Mohanty said the integration of the two payment networks is “ready and waiting for launch”.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    China’s Crackdown on the Tech Sector Nears Conclusion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/01/2023

    Top regulator Guo Shuqing said supervision of internet platform companies will normalise. Jack Ma has meanwhile ceded control of Ant Group.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong’s Regulatory Landscape for Data and Technology Risk

    By Albert Yuen | 09/01/2023

    Albert Yuen and Jasmine Yung at Linklaters discuss Hong Kong’s regulatory approach to technology risk and data security.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC: Risk Assessments Must be Alive to Emerging Threats

    By Bradley Maclean | 08/01/2023

    Top official Brad Brown discusses AUSTRAC’s ongoing work to upgrade its reporting system and further advance Australia’s AML/CTF system.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korean Payment Firms Required to Improve Fee Transparency

    By Editors | 07/01/2023

    Ten payment services are required to disclose payment commission rates charged to businesses, including Naver Pay, Kakao Pay and Toss Pay.

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    AML / KYC

    NYDFS Ends Coinbase AML Probe With $100m Settlement

    By Editors | 05/01/2023

    The settlement includes a $50mn penalty and a commitment by Coinbase to invest a further $50mn in its compliance programme over the next two years.

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