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Fintech / Regtech
Big Picture
Multilateral Platforms Will Benefit Cross-Border Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2023
New paper from the BIS, IMF and World Bank assesses the benefits and challenges associated with using multilateral platforms for cross-border payments.
Fintech / Regtech
China Releases New Data Standards for Public Fund Disclosures
By Editors | 18/01/2023
Funds should use technology to standardise and digitise disclosures of information on publicly-offered securities investment funds.
Fintech / Regtech
Non-Resident Indians Allowed to Make UPI Transfers
By Editors | 17/01/2023
NPCI said NRIs in ten jurisdictions can use the UPI platform to digitally transfer funds, using their international mobile numbers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three Year Strategic Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2023
The strategic plan focuses on creating more opportunities for businesses and investors and ensuring the SET can accommodate capital market growth.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Start Charging for Use of Open Banking Platform
By Editors | 16/01/2023
The FSS will develop billing standards and retroactively calculate fees MyData service providers will have to pay in 2024 for their usage in 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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