Fintech / Regtech

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DTCC Warns of Risks from Quantum Computing Technology

By Editors | 23/09/2022

DTCC outlines steps firms should take to prepare for the emergence of new post-quantum cryptography standards. Final standards are scheduled for 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation

By Editors | 23/09/2022

The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

Banks, Tech Firms Propose Payments Pilot Using EU Digital IDs

By Editors | 22/09/2022

European banks and tech firms will show how payments and EU digital ID wallets can be combined across borders and in multiple currencies.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Tightens Prudential Requirements for Digital Banks

By Editors | 21/09/2022

Digital banks must meet the same Basel III capital, liquidity and leverage requirements applicable to universal and commercial banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business

By Editors | 21/09/2022

The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA to Start Retail CBDC Trials in Q4 This Year

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2022

The trials will involve banks, payment companies and other technology firms to study the use of the e-HKD in a limited setting.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT Details Plans to Upgrade Payment Systems

By Editors | 21/09/2022

The plans include the development of PromptBiz, a digital payment infrastructure system for the business sector.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, IFSCA Sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 20/09/2022

MAS and IFSCA will collaborate to support sandbox experimentation, enable companies to be referred to each other’s sandbox, and promote cross-border testing.

Fintech / Regtech

FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong

By Editors | 19/09/2022

The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.