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FSB Consults on Recommendations Related to Data Flows and Regulation and Supervision in Cross-Border Payments

Fintech Finance

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published today, for public consultation, its proposed recommendations to promote greater alignment in data frameworks related to cross-border payments and consistency in the regulation and supervision of bank and non-bank payment service providers.

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Aryza Expands Asia Pacific Presence with Acquisition of Australian Firm Axcess Consulting

The Fintech Times

Aryza Group has increased its presence in the Asia Pacific region by acquiring Axcess Consulting Pty Ltd, an Australian company that provides loan management software. Founded in 1991, Axcess offers a SaaS platform designed for non-bank lenders to manage loan origination, underwriting and portfolio management.

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Approach to Stablecoin Legislation

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

By Simon Hawkins and Adrian Fong On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a consultation paper on their legislative proposal for a regulatory regime governing stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong (Consultation Paper).

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Regulations to Prudential Treatment of Cryptoasset Exposures

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Implementation of Basel Committee cryptoassets standard to provide additional clarity for banks looking to engage in cryptoassets business. On 20 February 2024, the HKMA also published guidance on digital asset custody services and sale and distribution of tokenised products conducted by banks.

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Open Banking Limited welcomes Claudio Pollack as an independent Non-Executive Director

Open Banking

Open Banking Limited (OBL) today announced that Claudio Pollack has been appointed to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director (NED). Current roles include Chair of the One Touch Switching Company and advising on policy and advocacy in regulated industries through Abberton Consulting. Notes to editors: 1.

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FSB bids to address legal, supervisory and regulatory frictions in cross-border payments

Finextra

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published today, for public consultation, its proposed recommendations to promote greater alignment in data frameworks related to cross-border payments and consistency in the regulation and supervision of bank and non-bank payment service providers.

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SumUp Limited Appoints CEO, CFO, and New Board Members

Fintech Finance

Long-time SumUpper Gareth Walsh has transitioned to being a non-executive director on the board, alongside Siona Meghen who has joined the SumUp Limited board as an independent non-executive director. Niall has also worked at Deloitte, Bank of Scotland, Accenture, and studied at UCD.