Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Malaysia Set to Launch Cross-border Payment Link

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

India will link UPI with Malaysia’s PayNet network, easing cross-border payments for consumers, businesses and travellers.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand OIC Unveils Five-Year Plan to Make Insurance a 'National Risk Buffer'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The 2026-2030 plan introduces group-wide supervision, advanced risk modelling, and mandates ESG integration to bolster the country's economic resilience.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Secures Major Insurer Backing for Digital Trade Documents

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

Key P&I Club approval for four platforms and a new incentive programme aim to accelerate eBL adoption in shipping.

Enforcement

Australia Federal Court Penalises FIIG Securities for Cybersecurity Failures

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

The Federal Court has ordered the fixed-income specialist to pay AUD 2.5 million for inadequate cybersecurity controls following a major data breach.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Updates and Expands Scope of Major Incident Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The FSC has added migrant worker remittance companies to the reporting scope and modernised procedures for notifying the central bank.

Fintech / Regtech

China Orders Payment and Data Overhaul to Integrate Foreign Visitors into Digital Economy

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

New rules require payment interoperability, simplified KYC, and streamlined data sharing to boost tourism, spending, and investment.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches AI Privacy Council to Govern 'Agentic' Technologies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

New public-private body will develop data processing standards and risk models for AI that acts autonomously, moving beyond existing frameworks.

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