Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud & Infrastructure

Singapore Launches Fintech Sandbox Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 06/06/2016

Fintechs will be able to serve customers while not having to comply with regulation.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Fintech – Banks vs. Innovators; Regulation vs. Innovation

By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2016

Finnovasia 2016 panellists suggests its time these two debates were put to bed.

Payments & Settlements

Japan to Upgrade B2B Electronic Transfer System

By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2016

Public and private money to finance new system expected to have trial run in 2018.

Cloud & Infrastructure

State Bank of Vietnam Sets up Fintech Portal

By Samuel Riding | 20/05/2016

Technology expected to boost financial inclusion in a country where only 20% of people have a bank account.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Launches Cybersecurity Initiative

By Samuel Riding | 19/05/2016

Programme to cover cyber resilience assessment, professional development and information sharing.

Cloud & Infrastructure

UK, Singapore Launch ‘Fintech Bridge’

By Samuel Riding | 12/05/2016

Regulators to refer financial technology firms to other jurisdictions, share information.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Establishes Fintech Panel

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2016

Regulator says it is concerned Japan’s fintech development lags other advanced economies.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Planning Paperless Intermediary Registration

By Samuel Riding | 25/04/2016

Brokerages, mutual funds, portfolio managers and others will be able to forego written applications.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Indonesia to Introduce Fintech Rules by End of Year

By Samuel Riding | 20/04/2016

Financial services authority says it will consult China, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.