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Fintech / Regtech
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Gifts TAIPAN Technology System to PNG’s FIU
By Thisanka Siripala | 12/12/2024
AUSTRAC has now delivered TAIPAN to ten FIUs across the Pacific, enabling them to identify suspicious financial patterns indicative of illicit activity.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI to Form Dedicated Committee to Develop Framework for AI
By Editors | 11/12/2024
The committee of experts shall recommend a “robust, comprehensive, and adaptable AI framework” for the financial sector, the RBI said.
Enforcement
US Regulator Places Google Payment Corp Under Supervision
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/12/2024
Google Payment Corp says the consumer complaints cited by the CFPB are based on a discontinued service that no longer poses a risk.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Publishes Results of ‘Digital Cash’ Consultation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2024
If ‘digital cash’ is introduced, the earliest it would be is 2030. The RBNZ confirmed that issuing physical cash would remain a priority.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Extends Cyber Risk Management Software to All Banks, VASPs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2024
The BSP said it is expanding the use of its cyber risk management software known as ASTERisC* to all banks and VASPs.
Fintech / Regtech
HKAB Still Exploring Ways to Phase Out Cheque Use – Report
By Editors | 10/12/2024
The association is studying ten industries that still heavily rely on cheques, including the stockbroking, auditing and insurance industries.
Securities / Derivatives
TSE Connects ETF Platform to Bloomberg Execution Platform
By Editors | 10/12/2024
The Tokyo Stock Exchange said the connection will enable global investors to more easily access and trade Japan-listed ETFs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Sifma Releases Findings from Regulated Settlement Network PoC
By Editors | 09/12/2024
The findings demonstrated the potential of shared ledger technology to settle tokenised money and securities and address current inefficiencies and operational risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Announces Gazettal of Stablecoins Bill
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2024
The bill will implement a licensing and regulatory regime for issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins. The first reading is set for 18 December.
Fintech / Regtech
CFTC Issues Advisory on Use of AI by Regulated Entities
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/12/2024
The advisory is intended to remind market participants of their regulatory obligations as they begin to develop and implement AI.
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