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Top Stories That Shaped Indonesia’s Fintech Scene in 2024

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As of November , the ASEAN-ISE, now joined by the Philippine Stock Exchange, has collectively decided to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to identify tailored solutions that will drive the initiative toward its goals over the next three years. Products or business models failing to pass sandbox approval will be deemed illegal.

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Germany Launches Investigation Into Amazon

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He said while Amazon has responded to his office’s requests for information, those statements are being evaluated. As stores were shuttered to prevent the spread of the virus and shoppers switched to online purchases, Mundt said there were complaints that Amazon blocked some sellers because of allegedly high prices.

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CFPB Updates Policy For Civil Investigative Demands

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The Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 authorizes the CFPB to issue CIDs when looking into potential violations of the law. As a result of the policy changes, CIDs will now provide more information about the laws that might have been violated, as well as specify the activities subject to the CFPB’s authority.

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American Fintech Council Calls for Treasury to Back Innovation by Enhancing Regulatory AI Clarity

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In June, the Treasury Department issued a request for information on the use of AI in financial services. The American Fintech Council , the industry association representing responsible fintech firms and banks, has recommended a number of measures to develop a pragmatic regulatory framework for AI to the Department of the Treasury.

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Lawmakers Want Information On Amazon’s Facial Recognition Tech

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Democratic Representatives Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri are demanding answers from Amazon as to how its facial recognition technology dubbed Rekognition is being used by law enforcement agencies around the country. Two police departments in those states use the technology.

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FinTechs Press States To Streamline Regulations

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Among the technology-focused undertakings of the CSBS, said Liu, “we are building a web-based database of state guidance,” and a public request for information will soon go out to “solicit input” for the model money service business law. “We We have formed a working group of state regulators to develop the model.

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Microsoft Calls For Regulation Of Facial Recognition Tech

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The tech company is also calling for laws to guide acceptable use, Reuters reported. The purpose of such a commission should include advice to Congress on what types of new laws and regulations are needed, as well as stronger practices to ensure proper congressional oversight of this technology across the executive branch.”.