Fintech / Regtech

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Enable Retail Investors to Trade in Foreign Bonds

    By Editors | 28/01/2025

    Securities firms will be able to self-trade in specific foreign bonds so they can provide investors access to lower denomination subscriptions

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    Fintech / Regtech

    WeChat Pay HK Expands Cross-Border Payments to Mainland Merchants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2025

    Transactions made in CNY will be automatically converted to HKD with no handling fees, the company said.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand to Create New Agency to Draw in Foreign Investment

    By Thisanka Siripala | 28/01/2025

    Invest New Zealand will serve as the government’s primary point of contact for foreign investors, offering streamlined access to key sectors.

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    Enforcement

    NYDFS Fines PayPal $2m for Cybersecurity Failures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

    NYDFS said teams tasked with implementing changes to existing data flows were not properly trained, resulting in customer data being accessible to cybercriminals.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ASEAN Ministers Commit to Boosting Digital Security, Cooperation

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/01/2025

    Officials at the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting discussed ongoing work to advance cybersecurity, anti-scam measures, cross-border data flows and AI governance.

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    AML / KYC

    UK FCA Calls on Firms to Improve Use of National Fraud Database

    By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2025

    FCA review found that some firms underutilise the NFD and don’t always report cases that meet the standard of proof required.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for the Year Ahead

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2025

    The work programme highlights digitalisation, climate change, and the shifting macroeconomic environment as key priorities

    Fintech / Regtech

    UK FCA Outlines Next Steps to Expand Open Banking

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/01/2025

    An independent central operator will be established to coordinate how variable recurring payments are made, potentially lowering processing fees

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Publishes Banking Sector Priorities for 2025

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2025

    The HKMA’s 2025 workplan includes measures to safeguard the banking sector from financial crime, credit risk and cyber risk.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC Adjusts Rules to Improve Security of Credit Information

    By Editors | 23/01/2025

    The updates focus on managing how credit information is accessed, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security.

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