Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Korea, Cambodia Sign Tax Info-Sharing Agreement to Fight Transnational Crime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The agreement focuses on strengthening information exchange to combat illegal fund transfers linked to transnational crimes and offshore tax evasion.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan's Securities Industry to Form Joint Venture for Back-Office Operations

By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

The new company, backed by the JSDA and major brokerages, aims to cut costs and ease the administrative burden for smaller firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Daily Data Reporting for Payment Firms

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The central bank has issued a directive requiring all licensed payment service providers to submit comprehensive daily transaction data monthly.

Trending

HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.

Market Infrastructure

China’s Revised Cyber Law Enters into Force with Stricter AI, Penalty Rules

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Financial institutions face fines of up to CNY 10 million under a new tiered penalty regime effective 1 January.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Eyes Bank-Like Data Security Rules for E-commerce Platforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The move comes as regulators probe Coupang’s forex transactions and vendor loans in the aftermath of a major data breach at the e-commerce giant.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Finalises New Outsourcing Rules for Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

The regulations establish strict data residency principles for material customer information and formalise oversight requirements for offshore and cloud-based vendors.