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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Drafts Guidelines for Virtual Banks

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released draft guidelines for virtual banks looking to set up in the region, the South China Morning Post reported today. The authority, which will issue its final guidelines on the matter in May, is proposing that virtual banks will need to have a minimum of $38.6 million U.S.,

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Report: Helping Online Merchants Comply With The Middle East’s New Payments Regs

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One area where the pandemic may significantly impact emerging data protection and open banking rules is the Middle East and North African region (MENA). Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are attempting to square away increasing consumer use of online channels with their privacy and banking standards.

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China Issues First Guidelines For Ridesharing Industry

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A Cabinet document laid out the guidelines for registrations, fares, employment of drivers and how much they should get paid. It said it thinks the new rules will prompt new growth for China’s online ride-booking ecosystem. Didi has operations in around 400 of China’s cities and completed 1.4 billion rides last year.

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Perficient is Proud to Sponsor STL 50/50 Fundraiser

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Louis region. STL 50/50 is a regional online 50/50 raffle held every month beginning December 1, 2020. Each has been vetted using Givable’s guidelines and approved by its board of directors. Louis Region? The Coronavirus pandemic has made fundraising difficult for many organizations. Louis area charity. Louis area.

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Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Virus Is Impacting The Online Gambling Industry

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Online gambling or gaming is one possible outlet, and the sector may even make it through the pandemic with less financial damage than other industries. Online Gambling Changes . The pandemic is sweeping through an already critical year for online betting. Such sites are expecting major growth in the U.S.,

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China Central Bank Creates AML Regulations For Online FIs

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The People’s Bank of China has announced new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing regulations for online financial institutions (FIs). China isn’t the only region dealing with these issues. According to Reuters , the new rules — which take effect on Jan.

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New Digital Rules Could Allow EU To Ban Tech Services

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Proposed new guidelines for regulating big internet companies in the region of more than two dozen countries are scheduled for public unveiling Dec. European Union regulators may get new powers to ban internet companies that violate anti-competition rules, a top EU official told a German magazine, Reuters reported.