Deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier explains the BSP's policy approach to sustainability, highlighting the central bank's role as an 'enabler', 'mobiliser' and 'doer'.
December 14, 2021The committee will advise Sri Lanka's cabinet on a regulatory framework for Sri Lanka for blockchain, digital banking and crypto mining.
October 15, 2021The seventh and final digital bank is likely to be an existing bank applying to convert into a digital bank, but approval has been delayed.
September 21, 2021The BOT will promote open data and infrastructure to facilitate SME access to credit. The sandbox rules will also be updated.
September 19, 2021The new rules allow banks to use biometric authentication methods to fulfill identity authentication requirements for internet-based applications.
September 10, 2021A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.
September 7, 2021The application window for the submission of applications from new digital banks, including converting banks, will close on 31 August 2021.
August 20, 2021The RBNZ plans to consult on broad concepts of money and cash stewardship, the potential for a CBDC, and issues arising from crypto assets and stablecoins.
July 8, 2021The launch will mean Japan's LINE will be offering digital banking services in three of its biggest overseas markets, namely Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan.
June 4, 2021Scammers obtained personal information of over 1,000 of UOB's Chinese customers with Singapore accounts by deceiving a bank employee.
May 13, 2021