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.