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Crypto / Digital Assets
BOE Publishes Primer Explaining Plans for Possible CBDC
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The BOE will seek views from the public later this year about the possible issuance of a CBDC in the “second half of the decade” at the earliest.
Fintech / Regtech
Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Facility to Finance Microloans
By Editors | 09/06/2022
Under the refinancing scheme, banks will be able to use central bank funds to provide low-cost small loans to individual customers.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia to Enhance Regulatory Cooperation with APRA, FSA
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The APRA MoU is focused on banking and insurance supervision. The FSA agreement focuses on digital innovation in the financial services sector.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Opens Applications for Fourth Sandbox Cohort
By Editors | 06/06/2022
The fourth sandbox cohort will focus on preventing fraud. Eight entities have also been selected to participate in the third cohort on MSME lending.
Fintech / Regtech
Ant Group Launches Digital Bank Operations in Singapore
By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2022
ANEXT Bank, wholly owned by Ant Group, will aim to provide digital financial services to MSMEs, particularly those with cross-border operations.
Big Picture
Regulation the ‘Clinching Factor’ in Driving Sell-side Transformation
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022
New research from the ValueExchange sheds light on the role legacy technology plays in the future growth of sell-side firms.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Approves Law Clarifying Legal Status of Stablecoins
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022
Under the revision bill, only licensed banks, trust companies, and registered money transfer agents will be able to issue stablecoins.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Issues Draft Guidance on Managing Cloud Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2022
The guidance sets out expectations on the governance processes, design principles, and operational controls FIs should consider when adopting cloud services.
Big Picture
ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact
By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022
Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Probes Use of Crypto by Payment Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2022
Regulators also plan to launch a ‘Digital Assets Committee’ this month to bring additional safeguards and regulatory structure to Korea’s crypto industry.
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