All posts tagged "financial inclusion"
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1.8KContributed ArticleVirtualisation in Banking Sector: A Major Step Forward for Hong Kong
Hong Kong may have been slow to the game in finalising its framework for virtual banks, but digitisation in the city is now on the move. This is good news and critics should recognise this as a major step forward...
June 27, 2018 -
1.4KAML / KYCChinese Banks Told to Develop e-KYC, Facial Recognition
PBOC notice says e-KYC can help better serve real economy; SME account applications should be audited within two days of receipt.
January 22, 2018 -
532Asia-PacificOJK Takes Over Credit Information Management from BI
Indonesian financial regulator will take over arranging, developing and managing credit information systems from central bank.
January 2, 2018 -
Capital Regulation
PBOC Targets ‘Shadow Financing’ by Tech Firms
Central bank says many firms representing as technology providers are in fact providing finance for clients who can’t access conventional resources.
November 1, 2017 -
Asia-Pacific
ASEAN Fintechs, Banks Set up Pan-regional Sandbox to Boost Financial Inclusion
Sandbox board includes ASEAN Bankers Association, Monetary Authority of Singapore and is being advised by Intel, Microsoft Asia Pacific and IBM Philippines.
September 21, 2017 -
Asia-Pacific
AFCA Eyes Stronger Capital Markets, Better Risk Management at Asian Banks
July 26, 2017 -
Securities & Trading
HKMA to Help Support Banks’ Business – KPMG
Report suggests financial stability issues are becoming less pressing, HKMA will encourage growth.
July 4, 2017 -
AML / KYC
CBRC Sets out Regulatory Agenda
Regulator to look at possible bankruptcy regime for commercial banks, trust management, debt-equity swaps and microfinance.
May 18, 2017 -
AML / KYC
Bangladesh to Tighten Mobile Remittance Rules
Mobile financial services have grown from nothing to 14% of total remittances in just four years.
May 15, 2017 -
Capital Regulation
China’s Biggest Banks to Set up Financial Inclusion Units
Banks should set up ‘inclusive finance’ divisions by year-end; lending to small enterprises will be incentivised.
May 4, 2017
