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Cryptocurrency
Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to Close Shop
By Editors | 24/08/2019
Tech Bureau Corp – the ex-operator of hacked exchange Zaif – will become the first FSA-registered crypto exchange operator to shut down its operations.
Anti-Money Laundering
NTU Singapore to Develop New Tools to Fight Money Laundering
By Editors | 22/08/2019
Supported by the MAS and Singapore’s major banks, the project seeks to help wealth managers address money laundering risks with new AI and machine learning capabilities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision
By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019
Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.
Cloud & Infrastructure
RBI Issues Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox
By Editors | 14/08/2019
The RBI has set a minimum net worth criteria of $35,000 for sandbox participants, half the amount specified in April’s draft.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Philippines to Relaunch OF Bank to Create Digital-only Bank
By Editors | 14/08/2019
The Overseas Filipino Bank was launched in January to cater to overseas Filipino workers, who will more easily be able to access digital-only services.
Cloud & Infrastructure
How a Consortium Created an Open Taxonomy for MAS 610
By Editors | 13/08/2019
Recognising the depth of the challenge posed by the new MAS 610 standard, AxiomSL decided that this industry challenge merited an innovative approach.
AI Risk & Governance
FSC Korea Set to Authorise First Robo Fund Manager, Shinhan AI
By Editors | 12/08/2019
The FSC has granted approval to Shinhan AI to operate as an investment consulting service, and is expected to soon grant it an asset management licence.
Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS Launches Faster Option Sandbox Testing
By Editors | 08/08/2019
Sandbox Express entails an approval process of just 21 days before firms can start testing innovative financial products and services in a pre-determined environment.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Finalises Updated Guidance for Clearing, Settlement Participants
By Editors | 08/08/2019
ASX has finalised its updated guidance for clearing and settlement participants on their business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber resilience arrangements.
Cybersecurity
MAS Mandates Baseline Requirements on Cyber Hygiene
By Editors | 07/08/2019
The legally binding cyber hygiene requirements must be implemented by all MAS regulated financial institutions by 6 August 2020.
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