Digital Assets

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.

Cryptocurrency

ASIC Sees Opportunities with Blockchain Technology

By Editors | 21/09/2015

Australian Securities and Investment Commission chairman Greg Medcraft says the emergence of blockchain technology has the potential to change the existing financial system.

Custody & Infrastructure

Why Blockchain will Disrupt Banking: 7 Questions Banks in Asia are Asking

By Editors | 15/09/2015

Blockchain technology has not only interested the banks but regulators and market participants.

Structural Regulation

RBI Calls for Regulation of “Disruptive” Financial Innovation

By Editors | 28/08/2015

RBI Deputy Governor SS Mundra is calling for tighter regulatory frameworks around peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, internet-only banks, crowd funding platforms and cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency

Japan to Introduce Registration System for Virtual Currency Exchange Operators

By Editors | 07/08/2015

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering introducing regulations for trading bitcoins and other virtual currencies, possibly through a registration system for operators.