Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    Australia DTA Consults on Digital ID Expansion Plans

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

    The consultation will facilitate the introduction of legislation to expand access to the digital identity system to private sector entities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFA Forms ‘Club’ to Drive Fintech Community Development

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

    SG FinTech Club will enable fintech professionals to make deeper connections with industry peers, upskill and access growth opportunities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Unveils Open Finance Framework, Plans Tiered Implementation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2021

    The framework promotes consent-driven data portability, interoperability, and collaborative partnerships between FIs and fintech players, the BSP said.

    Big Picture

    Enterprise Ireland, Kapronasia Publish APAC Regtech Study

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2021

    Lengthy procurement processes, cumbersome IT and security approvals, and implementation complexity are hindering APAC regtech adoption.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS Launches Automated Digital Bond Issuance Platform

    By Editors | 23/06/2021

    FIX Marketplace enables issuers to digitalise their bonds for direct issuance in the market, while allowing for direct interaction with investors.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Directs Banks & Alipay to Stamp Out Crypto Activity

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2021

    Financial institutions are asked to identify the capital accounts of crypto exchanges and OTC dealers, and cut off their payment channels.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China’s Sichuan Province Bans Crypto Mining Activity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021

    Over 90% of China’s bitcoin mining capacity has effectively been shut down, after bans were imposed in key mining hubs in the country.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia, Thailand Establish Cross-border QR Payment Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/06/2021

    The first phase of the project, now complete, allows Thai users to make QR code payments to merchants in Malaysia, including for online e-commerce transactions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indian Banks to Develop Blockchain System for LCs

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/06/2021

    The initiative will eliminate paperwork, reduce transaction processing time and offer a secure environment for processing LCs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    InvestHK Launches 2021 Fintech Fast Track Programme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2021

    Selected companies will be showcased prominently at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 which takes place from 1 to 5 November.

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