Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to End HFT Speed Advantage with Co-location Ban, Latency Delay

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    Exchanges order removal of co-located servers and propose artificial lags to curb volatility and protect retail investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

    A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea Passes Legislation to Legalise Security Tokens

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    New laws, effective January 2027, will institutionalise security token offerings and open up fractional investment in non-traditional assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    G7 Maps Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The Cyber Expert Group outlined a non-binding, risk-based roadmap to help financial institutions prepare for quantum-era cybersecurity threats while maintaining system resilience.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Clarifies Rules for Internet-Only Banks to Offer In-Person Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    The FSC has issued an immediate ruling permitting digital banks to operate physical service points under strict, pre-approved conditions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Introduce AI Risk Management Framework for Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    New voluntary guidelines will require firms to establish AI governance bodies and implement risk-based controls for new technologies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ADB Urges Policy Action to Address APAC's Trade Finance Gap

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    New report recommends accelerated digitalisation, expanded supply chain finance, and better data to unlock trade potential in the region.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

    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.

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