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AML / KYC
MAS Tables Bill to Obtain Enhanced Regulatory Powers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/02/2022
The Financial Services and Markets Bill will give MAS enhanced regulatory powers to address misconduct, crypto asset and technology risks.
AML / KYC
In Conversation With Siddhant Sahai, Deutsche Bank
By Bradley Maclean | 15/02/2022
Siddhant Sahai says a greater focus on inter-bank relationship monitoring and timely sharing of information are needed to truly address financial crime risks.
Fintech / Regtech
UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs
By Editors | 14/02/2022
The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.
Securities / Derivatives
PBOC Official Calls Out ‘Illegal’ Foreign Investment Channels
By Darien Choong | 13/02/2022
The PBOC’s Sun Tianqi has warned domestic securities firms against using their offshore units to facilitate cross-border securities trading.
AML / KYC
HK Gov Issues Discussion Paper on Proposed VASP Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2022
Licensing will be available to companies incorporated elsewhere as long as they have a registration in Hong Kong.
Fintech / Regtech
FSB Working on Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2022
The FSB is reportedly “going full steam” on the issue of developing global regulatory standards for the crypto asset market.
AML / KYC
Wash Trading Undermines Trust in NFT Markets: Report
By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2022
Wash trading profits are likely derived from sales to “unsuspecting buyers”, who believe the NFTs they purchase have been growing in value.
Fintech / Regtech
SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens
By Editors | 10/02/2022
The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.
AML / KYC
US DOJ Makes Largest Ever Cryptocurrency Seizure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2022
The DOJ seized a record USD 3.6 billion in bitcoin tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, representing the largest financial seizure in its history.
Fintech / Regtech
Boston Fed, MIT Research Shows Potential For CBDC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2022
Project Hamilton produced a code base capable of handling 1.7 million transactions per second, 99% of which reached settlement finality in under one second.
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