Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Backs Interbank Settlement Trial Using Tokenised Deposits

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

FSA will support a proof-of-concept testing on-chain settlement models for tokenised deposits involving multiple banks.

Sanctions

Singapore’s AI Ambitions Clash with Cloud Hesitancy

By Bradley Maclean | 08/04/2026

A private roundtable of senior AML leaders revealed that despite regulatory encouragement, internal cultural and technical barriers are impacting AI adoption in Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka Launches National QR Adoption Drive, Scraps Merchant Fees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The government has removed service fees for LankaQR transactions under LKR 5,000 and enabled P2P payments to drive digital adoption and formalise the economy.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Risks Require Global Policy Overhaul: IMF Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

IMF report is urging new legal and policy anchors to address concerns that the speed and automation of tokenised finance could amplify crises.

Fintech / Regtech

China and Ethiopia to Deepen Financial Cooperation on Payments and CBDCs

By Mark Johnston | 07/04/2026

Central banks discussed establishing bilateral swap lines and integrating payment systems, including potential access to China's CIPS network for Ethiopian banks.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Impose TradFI-Grade Controls on Crypto Exchanges

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2026

Korean regulators will require virtual asset exchanges to implement five-minute balance checks, monthly external audits, and financial-company-level internal controls.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Proposes Calamity Relief Framework for Non-Bank Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The BSP has drafted rules allowing non-bank financial institutions to grant loan moratoriums and other relief measures in disaster-stricken areas.

Fintech / Regtech

US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.

Enforcement

China Probes Data Collection Practices in Finance and Other Sectors

By Mark Johnston | 07/04/2026

Regulators will scrutinise illegal data collection and use by banks, insurers, and online loan platforms as part of a nationwide enforcement action.