Fintech / Regtech

    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    BNM Issues Draft Guidance on Managing Cloud Risks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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