All posts tagged "licensing"
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84ChinaPBOC Vows to Fill Gaps in FinTech Regulation
Governor Yi Gang says the PBOC will continue to strengthen its supervision of fintech companies, while also improving policy transparency and predictability.
October 15, 2021 -
174AML / KYCNew Zealand Consults on Broad Changes to AML/CFT Act
Changes being considered include the introduction of a new registration regime for all AML/CFT businesses, a licensing regime for VASPs, and direct penalties for senior managers.
October 8, 2021 -
215FeatureSingapore Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy
The strategy is underpinned by two foundational enablers: the development of a more vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem, and a more robust cyber workforce.
October 7, 2021 -
254MalaysiaSC Malaysia Launches Five Year Capital Market Masterplan
The masterplan includes measures to facilitate greater fundraising efficiency, liberalise access to foreign funds, and further develop the derivatives market.
September 22, 2021 -
232Fintech / RegtechMAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Platform SDAX
SDAX allows asset owners to tokenise and list their assets as digital securities. Its first real estate token listing is expected within 2021.
September 14, 2021 -
239Asia-PacificPhilippines: BSP Has 11 Digital Bank Applications to Review
Two applications were already under review. Nine new applications were received before the deadline. Only two more licences may be up for grabs.
September 13, 2021 -
736Contributed ArticleWhy Clarity Around Digital Asset Regulations is Vital for Innovation
Ripple's Rahul Advani explains the importance of regulatory clarity in the digital asset space, and what an appropriate regulatory framework entails.
September 9, 2021 -
243EnforcementMAS Orders Halt to Singapore Services From Binance.com
Binance Asia Services, which operates Binance.sg, is a "distinct entity" and may still operate under an exemption while its licence application is under review.
September 6, 2021 -
234Fintech / RegtechRBI Halts Plan to Allow New Umbrella Entities in Retail Payments
The decision is reportedly based on data security concerns following recent breaches at payment firms and non-compliance by global payment giants with India's data localisation rules.
September 2, 2021 -
268AML / KYCFSC Korea Confirms Plans for Dedicated Crypto Bureau at KoFIU
24 of the 63 crypto exchanges operating in Korea have not yet applied for ISMS certification, a KoFIU registration requirement that takes months to obtain.
August 27, 2021
