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Philippines Moves to End Abusive Practices by Fintech Lenders
By Editors | 18/09/2019
A code of ethics and code of conduct have been adopted by members of FinTechAlliance.ph prohibiting the harassment and shaming of delinquent borrowers.
Fintech / Regtech
Big Data: Who’s Writing the Rules of the Game?
By CorporateTreasurer | 17/09/2019
A recent whitepaper commissioned by Deutsche Bank looks at the need for effective regulations for cross-border data sharing and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Establishes Senate Committee on Fintech, Regtech
By Editors | 16/09/2019
The committee will inquire into the opportunities of fintech and regtech, and benchmark Australia’s environment for innovation against comparable global regimes.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Clarifies Rules on Virtual Bank Boards
By Editors | 13/09/2019
Banks cannot have executives or board members serving concurrently as directors or supervisors at the virtual banks in which they are invested.
AML / KYC
Financial Institutions Must Adapt and Innovate or Be Left Behind
By Greg Watson | 13/09/2019
Outdated systems are preventing one in four Asia Pacific banks from investing in disruptive technologies, says Greg Watson, citing a recent Fenergo survey.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Association Joins APAC RegTech Network
By Editors | 10/09/2019
The APAC RegTech Network was established by the regtech committees of the fintech associations of Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore in May.
Fintech / Regtech
Half of IT Budgets to Go to Cloud Services in 2020: Refinitiv
By Editors | 10/09/2019
Financial firms say public cloud projects are delivering better-than-expected cost reductions and enabling innovation, but data privacy and regulatory concerns are slowing adoption.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Streamlines Payment Firms’ Access to Legal Services
By Editors | 09/09/2019
The initiative will help connect the payments industry with specialist law firms through a streamlined process to help them comply with the new Payment Services Act.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Eases Fintech Investment Rules for Financial Firms
By Editors | 05/09/2019
Under new guidelines, rules limiting how much financial firms can invest in non-financial sector tech firms will be lifted, and investment will be allowed in a wider range of fintech firms.
Fintech / Regtech
India Government Panel Pushes for Fintech, Regtech Adoption
By Editors | 04/09/2019
The panel has also proposed the development of a marketplace model for P2P lending, and the introduction of virtual banking in India.
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