Custody & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SGX Migrates Blockchain Projects to New AWS Service

    By Editors | 03/05/2019

    The move allows SGX to eliminate the heavy-lifting typically involved in infrastructure setup, configuration and management, and instead focus on adding business value.

    Structural Regulation

    Closer Cooperation Key to Greater Bay Area Success – FTAHK

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2019

    There are significant opportunities for cross-border collaboration and integration across the Greater Bay Area, the FinTech Association of Hong Kong says in a new report.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SAFE to Pilot Blockchain Based Trade Finance Platform

    By Editors | 26/04/2019

    China’s foreign exchange regulator has developed an open blockchain platform to help address the inefficiencies of cross-border trade finance.

    Cryptocurrency

    IMF, World Bank Launch Blockchain Knowledge Project

    By Editors | 16/04/2019

    The purpose of the project is to help the IMF and World Bank staff become more familiar with the principles behind DLT, as well as its challenges and real world applications.

    Payments & Settlements

    India to Strengthen Digital Payments with Blockchain

    By Editors | 15/04/2019

    The National Payments Corporation of India is soliciting interested partners to build a blockchain-powered digital payments platform for the country.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    New Global Blockchain Association INATBA Takes Shape

    By Editors | 15/04/2019

    SWIFT, Ripple, Accenture, Barclays, BBVA, Deutsche Börse and R3 are among the 105 founding members of the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Proposes Stronger Regulation for Crypto Assets

    By Editors | 13/04/2019

    In a bill to amend the law, the FSA proposes the introduction of stronger protections for investors and restrictions to prevent misconduct in the crypto sector.

    Payments & Settlements

    Payments Connectivity Sees Continued Progress in ASEAN

    By Editors | 10/04/2019

    Bank of Thailand outlined a number of key initiatives with other ASEAN nations to increase regional connectivity in cross-border payments.

    Tokenisation

    Taiwan FSC to Launch New Trading Platform for STOs

    By Editors | 08/04/2019

    In new laws expected in June, the FSC will initially allow firms to offer STOs offering interest payments as with bonds, and prohibit companies from offering equity-like tokens.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Talking Disintermediation by DLT with DTCC’s Rob Palatnick

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2019

    Regulation Asia sat down with DTCC’s Rob Palatnick to discuss his views on how far DLT will go in disintermediating the financial industry.

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