Regulatory
How a ‘regulatory sandbox’ can drive innovation in financial services
Recent advancements in fintech and automation are having a particularly profound impact on financial services regulation Data-driven regulation and compliance are key to ...
Regulatory
US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs – 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO ...
Regulatory
Binance Korea Deploys Anti-Money Laundering Tool from Regtech Company Coinfirm
Binance’s Korean crypto trading arm is now working with blockchain analytics startup Coinfirm to better ensure anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The extended partnership, ...
Regulatory
Iranian Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Should Be Central Bank’s Turf
An Iranian lawmaker wants his country’s central bank to take bitcoin seriously. Representative Mohammad Hossein Farhangi (Tabriz), speaking Tuesday before the nation’s parliament, ...
Regulatory
UGANDA: Bill to regulate mobile money transactions gets committee’s nod
The Finance Committee of Parliament has approved a bill which seeks to provide for supervision and oversight of mobile money transactions. Currently, Uganda ...
Regulatory
About 50% of Financial Authorities In Southeast Asia Have Developed Regtech Initiatives
About 50% of financial authorities in Southeast Asia have developed regtech initiatives, showcasing a wider trend among regulators across the region as these ...
Regulatory
3 Common Compliance and Regulatory Pitfalls to Watch for in H2 2020
Using regulation to one’s advantage is the main factor of an innovative fintech business. The best way to achieve it is closely monitoring ...
Regulatory
Advancing Policy – Regulator and Industry Coordination Key to Swift Implementation
The art of enacting legislation in a timely fashion requires strong cooperation between regulators and industry officials. “Coming together is a beginning, staying ...
Regulatory
BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Calls for Regtech Solutions for Regulatory and Supervisory Challenges
The Saudi G20 Presidency and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub recently launched the G20 TechSprint Initiative to highlight the potential for new ...
Nigeria
Petroleum Regulatory Agency set to reduce petrol price across Nigeria
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has announced a new pump price band of N121.50 to N123.50 per litre for Premium Motor ...