Other Asia Pacific

    AML / KYC

    RegTech Asia 2020: The Evolution of Typologies

    By Editors | 12/10/2020

    How have financial crime typologies been evolving in recent years, and how are they being used by financial institutions to combat crime?

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia to Assist Cambodia in Capital Markets Development

    By Editors | 11/10/2020

    The Australian government will provide technical assistance to develop a regulatory framework and market capacity for investment in infrastructure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Revises Minimum Capital Requirement for Digital Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2020

    The BSP will no longer consider a distinction between a basic and advance digital bank, according to a revised circular issued for industry review and feedback.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand: SET to Establish Digital Asset Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

    The new platform will provide new fundraising channels for businesses and create opportunities for investors, as Thailand seeks to develop its digital economy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine DOF Push For Joint Cyber Defence Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

    State-run financial institutions, pension funds, insurance firms and other government agencies are instructed to establish shared cyber defence strategies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Issues $1.6bn in Government Savings Bonds on Blockchain

    By Editors | 07/10/2020

    Leveraging IBM blockchain technology, Bank of Thailand’s platform reduces a process that previously took 15 days to two days.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Sri Lanka: CBSL to Introduce Fintech Regulatory Framework

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/10/2020

    The central bank set up a fintech sandbox in February but no companies have applied to participate so far, officials told Regulation Asia.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RegTech Asia 2020: Digital KYC, Onboarding & Authentication

    By Editors | 04/10/2020

    Digital transformation has accelerated in financial services amid the pandemic. But it has not come without risks.

    Bangladesh Further Extends Ban on Downgrading Borrowers

    By Editors | 02/10/2020

    Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks not to change their classifications of loans for another three months for borrowers that fail to make repayments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RegTech Asia 2020: Regulatory Reporting & Data Management

    By Editors | 01/10/2020

    How have regulatory reporting requirements been changing in APAC, and what has this meant for data management practices at financial institutions?

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