Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Tightens Disclosure with Electronic Ownership Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

New digital reporting requirements for major shareholders and directors in Indonesia aim to automate stock ownership disclosures and strengthen real-time regulatory oversight.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SET Targets Crypto ETF, Faster IPOs in New Strategic Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

The Stock Exchange of Thailand unveiled a new three-year plan to tackle falling liquidity and confidence by introducing new products and streamlining listing rules for foreign firms.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Vows Closer Oversight on Payment Fees Charged to SMEs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

An FSC review revealed that some electronic finance firms are not offering preferential rates to smaller merchants as required by regulaotry guidelines.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Expand Cyber Security Disclosure Rules to More Firms, FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

Proposed rules will remove existing exemptions for financial institutions and expand mandatory information security reporting to all listed companies from 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Directs KRX to Enhance Delisting and Surveillance Mechanisms

By Editors | 13/01/2026

Regulator directs KRX to accelerate delisting of underperforming firms and enhance market surveillance, signalling a push for market integrity.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Probes Coupang Financial Arms Over Data and Lending

By Editors | 13/01/2026

The FSS is investigating potential data law breaches at Coupang Pay and unfair high-interest lending at Coupang Financial.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Urged to 'Rightsize' Open Banking to Unlock A$10bn Boost

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

The government's top economic advisory body has called for simplifying the costly CDR before further expansion, a move welcomed by the fintech sector.