FINTECH / REGTECH

AML / KYC

A Whole New World for the Financial Action Task Force?

By Fatima Alsancak | 29/07/2024

With the next round of country assessments starting, the new FATF President has a lot of work to do over the next two years.

AML / KYC

UK Launches Data Sharing Project to Tackle Organised Crime

By Editors | 29/07/2024

Seven UK banks will share information on customers with the NCA if certain markers of potential criminal behaviour are met.

Enforcement

UK CMA Orders HSBC to Remedy Breaches of Open Banking Rules

By Editors | 27/07/2024

The CMA said Lloyds, TSB and AIB also breached the open banking rules, but the breaches were less extensive and are being addressed.

Fintech / Regtech

US Regulators Request Information from Banks on Fintech Partnerships

By Editors | 27/07/2024

The Fed, FDIC, and OCC asked banks to provide information on their arrangements with third party fintech firms and risk management practices.

AML / KYC

BSP Introduces Framework for Merchant Payment Activities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2024

The framework sets out regulatory requirements for operators of payment systems that engage in merchant payment acceptance activities.

AML / KYC

RBI Revises Framework for Domestic Money Transfer Services

By Ajoy K Das | 25/07/2024

The revisions tighten KYC record keeping, AFA validation and transaction message requirements for domestic money transfers.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Launches Automated Intraday Settlement Facility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2024

The facility will provide liquidity to ensure payments flow smoothly through the RTGS system, known as PhilPaSSplus.

Fintech / Regtech

China Issues Regulations for Revised State Secrets Law

By Editors | 24/07/2024

Among other things, the regulations promise rewards for those who report information leaks or the illegal acquisition of state secrets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Publishes RegTech Bulletin on Best Execution Services

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2024

The bulletin says best execution services can be particularly helpful for exotic instruments, which often don’t have sufficient pricing information.