Digital Assets

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Set to Bring Bitcoin Under AML/CTF Law

By Samuel Riding | 22/03/2016

Government’s recommends virtual currency be recognised as money under tax legislation.

Payments & Settlements

The Cashless Economy – Closer Than You Think

By Peter Guy | 29/02/2016

Determined financial regulation and proven technology could result in the cashless society needed for negative rates.

Cryptocurrency

Japan to Switch Bitcoin Status from Commodity to Currency

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2016

Change will allow Bitcoin as a form of payment, exchange for legal tender.

Data Privacy

Regulatory Differences Threaten Blockchain Development – DTCC

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2016

Post-trade services provider says variations in privacy and securities regulation pose challenges for distributed ledger.

Cryptocurrency

Swift Seeks Regulatory Unity on Cryptocurrencies

By Samuel Riding | 24/11/2015

Payment service network’s research platform suggests regulatory uncertainty is hindering AML and CTF efforts.

Cryptocurrency

Japan to Revamp Oversight of Virtual Currencies

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2015

FSA invites operators of virtual currency exchanges to share knowledge and come up with ideas for regulation.

Custody & Infrastructure

IOSCO Finalises CIS Custody Standards

By Samuel Riding | 10/11/2015

Report includes eight standards designed to protect assets of collective investment scheme investors.

Data Privacy

Technology and Banking: Evolution or Revolution?

By Editors | 14/10/2015

In a changing technology landscape, data analytics, block chain and mobile payments are having the greatest impact on financial services.

Anti-Money Laundering

Aussie Banks Force Bitcoin Operators Out of Business

By Editors | 25/09/2015

Australia’s major banks are closing accounts of bitcoin companies, citing compliance risks resulting from tougher anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules.