Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Fighting TBML to Sustain a Post-pandemic Recovery in APAC

By Claus Christensen | 27/01/2021

As we inaugurate the next phase of international trade, the FATF is pushing trade-based money laundering to the top of the international community’s agenda, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OECD Paper Identifies Regulatory Issues in Asset Tokenisation

By Editors | 27/01/2021

As markets for tokenised assets develop and grow in size, so too will the need to safeguard investors, consumers and financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX to Launch Learning Environment for Data-Driven Trading

By Editors | 26/01/2021

The new project, known as J-Quants, will seek to help individuals learn about data-driven portfolio analysis and investment methods.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokyo Police Arrest 31 Individuals Over 2018 Coincheck Heist

By Editors | 25/01/2021

The suspects were found to have traded stolen cryptocurrency on an underground exchange that emerged on the dark web following the Coincheck heist.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Innovation Hub Sets Out 2021 Work Programme

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2021

Six thematic priorities have been set out: suptech and regtech; next-generation FMIs; CBDCs; open finance; green finance; and cyber security.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX, Temasek Partner on Digital Asset Infrastructure in Capital Markets

By Editors | 23/01/2021

A new JV will use blockchain-based technologies to provide an issuance-to-settlement network for Asia bonds, funds and sustainable finance products.

AML / KYC

HKMA Publishes Cases Studies on AML/CFT Regtech Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021

New report details case studies and insights from banks that have implemented technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their AML/CFT efforts.

AML / KYC

PBOC Proposes to Tighten Oversight of Non-bank Payments Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021

If the PBOC identifies a non-bank payment institution as a monopoly, it can advise the State Council’s antitrust committee to take action to break up the firm.

AML / KYC

Financial Crime 2021: Digital ID, Due Diligence, Sanctions

By Editors | 21/01/2021

Last year’s financial crime landscape forced many FIs to rapidly adapt to evolving threats. In the year ahead, a continued focus on risk mitigation is prudent.