Fintech / Regtech

    Sanctions

    FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Investors Demand New MPF Products, More Advice

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    An HKIFA survey reveals strong demand for sustainable and crypto funds, while highlighting a significant gap in professional retirement planning advice.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UN Convention on Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    The pact aims to streamline cross-border data sharing and fight digital crime, but critics warn it could enable transnational repression and harm cybersecurity.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China to Overhaul Cybersecurity Law to Regulate AI Safety and Ethics

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    The proposed amendment adds a framework for AI, seeking to balance innovation with security, risk monitoring, and improved ethical standards.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK LegCo Panel Reviews Key Financial Reforms Amid Economic Headwinds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

    A legislative report details discussions with regulators on key initiatives, including AI sandboxes, tokenised bonds, and deepening Mainland China market access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Warns of Stability Risks in Multi-Jurisdiction Stablecoin Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    Issuers operating across borders create liquidity mismatches and regulatory arbitrage risks, highlighting the need for strong cross-border supervisory cooperation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Staff Propose Expanded Data Quality Index for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

    The proposed model moves beyond supervision to cover all regulatory data, introducing new dimensions like credibility and specific calculation formulas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    StanChart HK to Launch Crypto ETF Trading in November

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

    Standard Chartered’s move follows a survey showing that 75 percent of high-net-worth clients are interested in digital assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Compliance Expertise is Invaluable in the ‘Age of AI’

    By Nathan Lynch | 24/10/2025

    Rather than replacing human talent, the AI arms race is making skilled and experienced compliance professionals more valuable than ever, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSA Japan, ADB Sign Pact to Strengthen Financial Systems Across APAC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

    The partnership aims to boost financial inclusion, deepen capital markets, and strengthen financial stability across Asia-Pacific.

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