Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Revises Rules for Bharat Bill Payment System

By Ajoy K Das | 04/03/2024

The Bharat Bill Pay Central Unit will play a bigger role in protecting consumers through rule- and standard-setting and by guaranteeing settlement of BBPS transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

China to Improve Payment Convenience for Foreign Visitors

By Editors | 03/03/2024

Alipay and WeChat Pay are directed to raise their transaction limits for foreigners and improve their ability to link to foreign bank cards.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Launches Prototype ‘Green Fintech Map’

By Editors | 03/03/2024

The Map is a directory of more than 50 green fintech firms so far, intended to help firms identify solutions that meet their business needs.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Readies New Act to Boost Digital Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2024

The new Digital Infrastructure Act will improve accountability of cloud services and data centre operators, which are crucial to the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues Updated Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

By Ajoy K Das | 01/03/2024

The framework extends the timeline for completing sandbox testing from 7 to 9 months. Crypto-related services are not eligible.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Launches Enhanced Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 01/03/2024

The enhanced framework makes it easier for early-stage fintechs to meet the eligibility requirements and introduces an accelerated pathway for regulated firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Rabobank Executes €2b in Commercial Paper Transactions on Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024

Rabobank has completed a series of pilots to execute commercial paper transactions on a blockchain platform called ‘Ubermorgen’.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HashKey OTC Arm Gets On-Principle Approval in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/02/2024

In-principle approval brings HashKey OTC a step closer to being fully regulated in Singapore.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Launch New Data Services Platform by End-March

By Editors | 28/02/2024

“J-LAKE” will centralise the management and analysis of financial and capital market data and help expand JPX’s data distribution services.