The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted the first “in-principle” approval to a cryptocurrency provider under the Payment Services Act 2019, allowing Independent Reserve to provide a digital payment…
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Singaporean Central Bank, BIS Innovation Hub Singapore launch blueprint for global payment connectivity
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Singapore Centre have teamed up to publish a blueprint for enhancing global payments connectivity. This…
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IMPACT ANALYSIS: ESG regulations in Asia gather momentum
Regulators in the Asia-Pacific region have prioritised environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their approach and outlook. Although ESG in the Asian region is gathering momentum, it still remains…
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Creating a sustainable future using trade analysis tools
Trina Solar, a world giant in solar technology and manufacturing, has been named among the “Top 500 private enterprises in China” by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce in…
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Singapore-UK partnership to strengthen financial stability via fintech, stablecoins, green finance push
Singaporean and UK regulators are likely to focus on stablecoins’ price stability and redeemability to help offset systemic risk, according to a lawyer. The exchange of information and updates on…
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“Talk must move to action” in fight against Pacific de-risking, say AML experts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called for a greater focus on public-private partnerships as “talk must move to action” to tackle the problem of de-risking in the Pacific region.…
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Fintech, regtech and the role of compliance survey for 2022
Don’t miss your chance to benchmark your experience against 100s of risk & compliance practitioners! Be part of our next annual Fintech, Regtech and the Role of Compliance survey. Thomson…
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COLUMN: Cryptocurrencies – regulators at a crossroads
Wild swings in the value of cryptocurrencies and a lack of regulatory certainty on how to treat them have failed to deter younger investors from buying coins in their billions.…
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Financial institutions in Asia boost efforts to tackle financial crime amid regtech push
Financial institutions in Asia must employ strategic approaches to address financial crime by applying appropriate regulatory technology (regtech) tools and tactics, consultants at Deloitte Southeast Asia said. Firms will also…
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Cryptos on the rise
The benefits and challenges of cryptos together with an overview of the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
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