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AML / KYC
FATF Publishes Guidance on Conducting National Risk Assessments
By Editors | 08/11/2024
The guidance identifies prerequisites for a successful NRA and offers a structured approach for analysing money laundering threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Fintech Institute Launches New Platform to Drive Innovation
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/11/2024
A new Startup Investment Credentials framework was also released to provide a standardised approach for evaluating fintech startups.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Swift Payment Network Piloted for Tokenised Fund Settlements
By Editors | 07/11/2024
The pilot used the payment orchestration capabilities of existing Swift infrastructure to settle fund subscriptions and redemptions.
Fintech / Regtech
Interpol-led Operation Takes Down Thousands of Servers Liked to Cybercrime
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2024
Hong Kong Police took more than 1,037 servers offline, while Macau Police took down 291 servers as part of Operation Synergia II.
Fintech / Regtech
New Project Nexus Entity to be Established in Singapore
By Editors | 07/11/2024
The new management entity will oversee the live implementation of the Nexus operational model, which involves linking instant payment systems.
AML / KYC
FATF Upgrades South Africa on Three Recommendations
By Editors | 07/11/2024
The FATF said South Africa has made progress in addressing most deficiencies identified in its 2021 mutual evaluation report.
Market Infrastructure
WFE Paper Calls for Risk Sensitive Approach to AI Regulation
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/11/2024
The paper says AI-driven systems in financial markets should be regulated using the same core principles that apply to existing technologies.
Market Infrastructure
FSB to Pivot NBFI Work Towards More Targeted Approach – Report
By Editors | 06/11/2024
Two priority areas that could be brought into greater focus include basis trades used by hedge funds and vulnerabilities in private asset markets.
Press Release
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024 – Results Announcement
By Editors | 05/11/2024
Regulation Asia held its 7th annual Awards ceremony on 4 November 2024. Here we announce the winners in each category.
Press Release
ANNA Receives High Commendation for Industry Collaboration on Digital Assets
By Editors | 04/11/2024
ANNA was Highly Commended for its Industry Collaboration on Digital Assets at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.
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