All posts tagged "money transfer"
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123Asia-PacificBSP to Stop Accepting Applications for E-Money Issuer Licences
EMI licence applications received from non-bank institutions will be processed until 15 December on a first-come, first-served basis.
November 23, 2021 -
392FeatureMAS Grants New Payment Services Licences to FOMO Pay
MAS has granted three new licenses to FOMO Pay, including a DPT services licence. More new licences are expected to be announced shortly.
September 1, 2021 -
303AML / KYCSingapore Police Arrest Man Over China Official Impersonation Scam
The man received over S$209,000 from a woman who was told she was under investigation and needed to resolve the case.
March 12, 2021 -
1.5KAML / KYCSingapore Bill to Align Payment Services Act with FATF Standards
The bill will expand the definition of a DPT service, broaden the definition of cross-border money transfer service, and allow MAS to impose measures on DPT services providers.
November 3, 2020 -
1.9KAsia-PacificCambodia Launches Central Bank Backed Digital Currency
The digital currency, known as Bakong, allows users to transfer money using a mobile app by scanning QR codes or inputting the recipient's phone number.
October 29, 2020 -
830Fintech / RegtechRBI Issues Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox
The RBI has set a minimum net worth criteria of $35,000 for sandbox participants, half the amount specified in April’s draft.
August 14, 2019 -
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RBI Fines Multiple Payment Service Providers
The RBI has fined prepaid payment instrument issuers, two US money transfer firms and Yes Bank for non-compliance with regulatory guidelines.
May 6, 2019 -
1.4KFintech / RegtechSouth Korea to Debut Open Banking in December
Following two months of industry deliberation, the FSC has said the new open banking system will be piloted in October, and fully implemented in December.
April 17, 2019 -
1.5KAsia-PacificAustralian Authorities Bust Vietnamese Money Transfer Cartel
The ACCC and Australian police have brought charges against an alleged price-fixing cartel, which is said to have been directed by Vietnam's Sacombank.
April 12, 2019 -
945Fintech / RegtechJapan to Allow Non-Banks to Handle Large Remittances
In a bid to improve remittance services in the country and promote fintech, Japan plans to ease limits on non-banks providing money transfer services.
February 21, 2019
