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FINTECH / REGTECH
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippine SEC Launches New Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
The SEC is inviting firms to apply to participate in testing products and services in a new crypto regulatory sandbox.
AML / KYC
HKMA Directs SVF Licensees to Implement Anti-Scam Measures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
SVF licensees are directed to use the measures set out in a December 2024 circular initially intended for authorised institutions.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Allows NPCI to Revise UPI Transaction Limits
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025
The RBI will allow NPCI to adjust UPI payment limits. It is also making its sandbox “theme neutral” and “on tap”.
AML / KYC
UK Using Quantum Tech to Combat Fraud, Money Laundering
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025
Quantum computing is being used to tackle fraud. HSBC is working to find ways it can be used to identify indicators of money laundering.
AML / KYC
HKMA Unveils New Measures to Bolster E-Banking Security
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
Banks must empower customers to adopt bound devices instead of SMS OTPs and deactivate higher risk e-banking functions.
AML / KYC
Thailand Unveils Measures to Combat Digital Asset Mule Accounts
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025
Digital asset businesses will be obligated to exchange information, screen, and suspend transactions or accounts linked to technology-related crimes
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Mandates Digital Submissions Through PRAVAAH Portal
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025
The move is part of RBI’s push for end-to-end digitisation to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in the regulatory approval process.
AML / KYC
Shedding Light on HSBC’s Use of Machine Learning in Transaction Monitoring
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025
Olivier Franses talks to Regulation Asia about HSBC’s use of machine learning in transaction monitoring, the challenges of implementation, and the resulting benefits.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Taiwan Proposes Revised Regulatory Framework for Digital Insurers
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025
The minimum capital requirements will be significantly reduced, among other changes aimed at lowering entry barriers and encouraging innovation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Authorities End ‘Regulation by Prosecution’ for Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025
The SEC is considering introducing an exemptive relief framework that allows crypto firms to operate until federal regulations are in place.
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