Fintech / Regtech

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

    The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BNM to Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Trial by Year-End

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The initiative, alongside cross-border projects such as Project Dunbar and Project Mandala, aims to strengthen payment systems while deepening DLT and tokenisation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Sees Launch of First Regulated Yen Stablecoin, JPYC

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The fintech firm JPYC has launched a yen-pegged token, backed by bonds and deposits, under Japan's new regulatory framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

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