Fintech / Regtech

    Enforcement

    ASIC Four-year Plan Targets Misconduct, Innovation

    By Editors | 01/09/2020

    In its four year corporate plan, ASIC says it will target misconduct and consumer harm, while also promoting fintech, regtech and suptech innovation.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SGX to Launch Crypto Indices as Part of iEdge Index Suite

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2020

    The first batch of new crypto indices will track Bitcoin and Ethereum, and are expected to drive exposures to digital assets in Asia.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SGX Completes Asia’s First Digital Syndicated Public Corporate Bond

    By Editors | 01/09/2020

    SGX’s vision is to fully digitalise the end-to-end corporate bond issuance and asset servicing process, according to senior managing director Lee Beng Hong.

    AML / KYC

    US DOJ Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint to Recover Stolen Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2020

    The two crypto exchange hacks detailed in the complaint are linked to the same group of Chinese actors who laundered over $250mn in stolen cryptocurrency for North Korea in 2018.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Seeks Consulting Partnership to Advance CBDC Work

    By Editors | 31/08/2020

    BOK is looking to partner with a local company to establish the system architecture for a CBDC to initiate a pilot test by end-2021.

    AML / KYC

    Trade-based Money Laundering: Avoiding Murky Waters

    By Jamil Ahmed | 31/08/2020

    HSBC Singapore’s Jamil Ahmed calls for continued vigilance, the use of technology, and participation in public-private partnerships to mitigate trade-based money laundering risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Taiwan Unveils Three-year Fintech Development Roadmap

    By Editors | 30/08/2020

    The roadmap includes a new fintech examination and licensing system, to be introduced by 2022, and consent-based data sharing as part of an open banking push.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New P2P Lending Legislation Takes Effect in Korea

    By Editors | 26/08/2020

    Under the law, P2P lenders must meet new capital requirements and be registered with the FSC. Consumer protection is also enhanced.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC Issues Guidance on Use of Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/08/2020

    The enhanced regulatory sandbox will commence on 1 September, following legislative amendments passed in February and subsequent regulations made in May.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Digital Yuan Testing Limited to Small Transactions Only, PBOC Clarifies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2020

    China is currently testing its sovereign digital currency with four state-run commercial banks in Shenzhen, Suzhou, Xiongan and Chengdu.

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