Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

India, Canada to Deepen Payments, Financial Sector Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

The two countries agreed to expand collaboration on instant payments, cross-border remittances and capital markets, alongside boosting long-term investment flows.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Governor Details Multi-pronged Digital Currency Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

Governor Kazuo Ueda outlined experiments on a retail CBDC, a wholesale settlement sandbox, and the international Project Agora for tokenised deposits.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Has Stepped Up Market Oversight, Investor Protection, Says Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

In the last one year, SEBI has tightened derivatives surveillance, strengthened insider trading enforcement, cracked down on misleading finfluencers to protect retail participants.

Fintech / Regtech

WeChat Pay Becomes First Wallet on New 'Payment Connect' System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The Tencent-owned wallet has partnered with HSBC to offer real-time, fee-free remittances, connecting Hong Kong's FPS with the mainland's IBPS.

Trending

FATF Issues Targeted Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

New report details rising misuse and recommends new controls for issuers, VASPs, and national regulators.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy With New Tools and Mandatory Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

The new strategy includes deploying proprietary government threat detection tools, mandating Cyber Trust Mark certification, and raising security standards for consumer routers.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Targets AI Risks to Retail Investors With First TechSprint

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

IOSCO is seeking tech solutions to help educate and protect retail investors from AI-enabled fraud and scams.

Market Infrastructure

China Proposes Tighter Oversight for Corporate Credit Reporting

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

The PBOC has issued draft rules to strengthen the regulation and market exit mechanisms for corporate credit reporting agencies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.