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    CFPB Fines Block Inc Over Cash App Security Lapses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

    The CFPB has fined Block for allowing fraud to proliferate and closing cases of reported fraud without even opening a legally required investigation.

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    FTAHK Establishes Strategic Advisory Council for AI

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

    The FTAHK AI Strategic Advisory Council will explore and help promote responsible AI in Hong Kong’s financial sector.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine Banks to Launch PHP Stablecoin Later This Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025

    UnionBank, RCBC, Cantilan Bank and Rural Bank of Guinobatan are collaborating to launch a peso-backed stablecoin known as PHPX

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Tokyo Enhances Execution Environment for Block Trades

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

    TSE participants can now use an IOI platform to quietly gauge market demand for large stock trades without revealing their intentions to other participants

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Publishes 2025 Work Programme for Innovation Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2025

    The first two new projects in 2025, Project AISE and Project Gaia, will explore AI-based tools supporting supervision and green finance.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    JSDA Amends Rules to Streamline Digital Document Delivery

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

    The proposed amendments will allow securities firms to rely on implied consent for electronic delivery of documents.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    KRX Finishes Building Naked Short Selling Detection System

    By Editors | 15/01/2025

    Connectivity tests have begun with institutional investors. Once these tests are complete, the NSDS will be used on a simulated market.

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    Hong Kong Digital Banks Consider Opening Physical Branches

    By Editors | 14/01/2025

    HKMA said in October that it would allow digital banks to have limited physical branches to help them improve transaction processes and customer experience

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HK Credit Data Platform Lowers Access Barrier for Small FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

    Platform operator HKICL has developed a new interface that provides a lower-cost and more convenient way for lenders to connect to Credit Data Smart.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia OJK Issues New Requirements for P2P Lending & BNPL

    By Editors | 14/01/2025

    New minimum age and income requirements set for P2P and BNPL borrowers. BNPL providers have to report transaction to the credit bureau

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