Crypto / Digital Assets

Fintech / Regtech

WEF Releases White Paper Series on Digital Currency Governance

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

The private sector can make critical contributions to CBDC design and development, says StanChart’s John Ho, who co-authored the papers.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Publishes 2021 List of Global Systemically Important Banks

By Editors | 23/11/2021

JP Morgan, BNP and Goldman have moved to higher buckets, meaning they will have to hold larger capital buffers from 1 January 2023.

Fintech / Regtech

OCBC ‘Actively Exploring’ Partnerships to Enter Crypto Space

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2021

OCBC’s Aditya Gupta says digital assets will be mainstreamed into the financial ecosystem “before we know it”, creating new growth opportunities and revenue streams for banks.

Big Picture

FS-ISAC Offers Recommendations for Cyber Defence in 2022

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2021

APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Plenary Agrees Work Programme for 2022

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2021

The programme includes work around the response to Covid-19, NBFI resilience,  crypto/stablecoin/DeFi risks, climate risk, and the post-2008 crisis reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

A Regulatory Minefield: The Future of Digital Currency

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2021

Digital currencies are the regulatory challenge of our time with significant upsides of financial inclusion, but also a minefield requiring careful navigation.

AML / KYC

S. Korea Targets Illicit Overseas Purchases of Real Estate

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/11/2021

The Korea Customs Service will establish mechanisms targeting the sources of funds used by foreign residents for domestic real estate purchases.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Asia’s Payments Landscape Shines at Singapore Fintech Festival

By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2021

The Asian fintech scene witnessed a raft of new announcements at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival held from 8-12 November 2021.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Formally Designates FSC as Crypto Industry Supervisor

By Editors | 16/11/2021

Cryptocurrency businesses will be listed under the category of “finance, insurance and real estate” and STOs will be listed under the securities firms subcategory.