Fintech / Regtech

BSP Expands Open Finance Pilot for Retirement Accounts

13/03/2026

The move allows customers of four major financial institutions to open PERA accounts digitally by sharing data with a designated administrator.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Banking Body to Develop Risk Guidelines for LBO Market

13/03/2026

The Japanese Bankers Association will release guidelines this month to address the risks of the growing leveraged buyout market.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Regulators to Partner with Banks on Basic Account Access

13/03/2026

A new industry-regulator pact aims to tackle financial exclusion after a consultation found near-universal support for action to improve access.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

13/03/2026

Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

13/03/2026

Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Presses Brokerages on Rising Margin Loan Risks

13/03/2026

The FSS met with 11 securities firms to discuss investor protection and risk management amid growing market volatility.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Senate Approves Act on OFW Remittance Protection

12/03/2026

The measure tasks regulators with setting a range for remittance fees and mandates financial literacy training for overseas workers.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Refer 11 to Prosecutors in Major Stock Manipulation Case

12/03/2026

The group, including financial professionals, allegedly used over KRW 100 billion and a company’s own treasury shares to manipulate prices.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia's ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service Hits 100m-Uses Milestone

12/03/2026

The anti-scam system, part of a broader industry accord, is showing early success in preventing fraudulent and mistaken payments.