Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Banks, Tech Firms Propose Payments Pilot Using EU Digital IDs

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    European banks and tech firms will show how payments and EU digital ID wallets can be combined across borders and in multiple currencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Tightens Prudential Requirements for Digital Banks

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    Digital banks must meet the same Basel III capital, liquidity and leverage requirements applicable to universal and commercial banks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA to Start Retail CBDC Trials in Q4 This Year

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2022

    The trials will involve banks, payment companies and other technology firms to study the use of the e-HKD in a limited setting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Details Plans to Upgrade Payment Systems

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    The plans include the development of PromptBiz, a digital payment infrastructure system for the business sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, IFSCA Sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 20/09/2022

    MAS and IFSCA will collaborate to support sandbox experimentation, enable companies to be referred to each other’s sandbox, and promote cross-border testing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS, HKMA to Explore Use of DeFi Tools for SME Finance

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    Project Dynamo will study whether and how DeFi tools such as blockchain and smart contracts can improve access to finance for SMEs.

    AML / KYC

    US Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Regulating Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2022

    Reports released by the White House, Treasury, Commerce and DOJ will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to digital assets policy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart’s Singapore Digital Bank Reaches Key Milestone

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    Trust Bank has been offering new accountholders a chance to win one of three Tesla cars, where referrals increase the chances of winning.

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