FINTECH / REGTECH

Big Picture

DLT Projects in Trade, Trade Finance Have Matured: WTO, TFG

By Editors | 05/11/2020

Research from the WTO and TFG suggests a material acceleration of projects, consortiums and companies using DLT and blockchain within trade and trade finance.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA to Deepen Fintech, ESG Expertise

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2020

The appointments reflect the FMA’s support for innovation in financial services and a commitment to supporting New Zealand’s transition to a greener financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

TSE Invites Firms to Test Earnings Report Disclosure in HTML

By Editors | 04/11/2020

Participation is optional and has no additional cost. The objective of the PoC is to validate improvements in the availability of earnings reports to investors.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Targets Market Abuse, Misconduct, AML Control Breaches

By Editors | 04/11/2020

In its latest enforcement report, MAS highlights its work to strengthen early detection of market misconduct, including through Apollo, an augmented intelligence system.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Seeks ‘Multi-CBDC Platform’ to Enhance Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2020

Project Inthanon-LionRock with the BOT is entering its second phase, which will have participation from HKEX, 19 banks, and five corporates.

AML / KYC

FSC Korea to Introduce FATF-aligned AML Rules for VASPs

By Editors | 04/11/2020

Under the new rules, the ‘travel rule’ will apply to VASPs in respect of all virtual asset transactions worth more than KRW 1 million.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong, China Successfully Connect Trade Finance Platforms

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020

Seven banks have already used the connection to conduct cross-border trade financing transactions, with the total trade value exceeding HK$26mn.

Fintech / Regtech

Fintech-related Regulatory Initiatives Accelerated by Covid-19

By Editors | 03/11/2020

Most regulators either accelerated or introduced new innovation initiatives in response to Covid-19. No such initiatives were cancelled, says a report from the World Bank and CCAF.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong to Align Crypto Regulatory Framework with FATF Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020

The government proposes to introduce a new licensing regime for VASPs that trade non-security tokens, and a registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones.