FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Requiring Biometric SIM Registration to Combat Fraud

By Editors | 26/08/2025

Thailand has mandated the use of liveness detection technology for SIM card registration, aiming to curb rising online fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

By Editors | 26/08/2025

The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Crypto Industry Urges Regulators to Recognise Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2025

Indonesian crypto players said recognising rupiah-based stablecoins as legal payment tools would boost cross-border trade and domestic investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Details Major Regulatory Overhaul, KRW 100 Trillion Fund in AI Push

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

The new economic strategy will relax criminal liabilities for “well-meaning business owners” while strengthening civil and monetary liabilities.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Banks Challenge RBA Over Card Fee Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

The RBA is facing resistance from major banks over its proposed payments system reforms, as concerns shift from interchange fees to opaque scheme charges.

Fintech / Regtech

SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

By Editors | 25/08/2025

The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Market Infrastructure

Third-Party Risk Takes Centre Stage in Australia

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 25/08/2025

APRA’s new op risk framework compels financial institutions to pay closer attention to third-party concentration risk.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Banks Target Laundering Through Business Accounts

By Nathan Lynch | 25/08/2025

Hong Kong banks are seeking to balance financial crime prevention with the need to support business growth and SMEs operating in the city.