Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Annual Report Flags Slowdown in G20 Reforms, Uneven Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

FSB says implementation gaps in crypto and stablecoin rules create arbitrage risks, while progress on broader post-crisis reforms has slowed.

AML / KYC

Australia's Open-Source CDD Could Be Model for Asia-Pacific

By Nathan Lynch | 25/03/2026

AUSTRAC’s starter kits legitimise open-source CDD for small reporting entities, marking a possible solution for developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Fintech / Regtech

China Issues Security Guidance for Open-Source AI Agent OpenClaw

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

New guidance outlines specific operational, governance, and supply chain controls for enterprises using high-risk AI tools.

Trending

Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity: Experts

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Issues Consumer Guidance on AI Use for Financial Advice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

ASIC has published consumer guidance on the risks of using AI tools for financial information, highlighting that the tools are not licensed.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Treasury Details Five-Pillar Agenda to Tackle Productivity Slump

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

A new government submission details a multi-pronged strategy, including significant financial sector and digital reforms, to address Australia’s productivity weaknesses.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Charges 83 in Major Online Trading Fraud; Payment Firm's Chair Implicated

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

Hanoi police have dismantled a fraudulent trading ring that defrauded investors of over VND 1.2 trillion, charging the chairman of a licensed e-wallet company.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Signs Inter-Agency Pact on Insurance Cyber Defence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The Insurance Commission has signed an agreement with five other government agencies to procure and manage a shared cyber-defence solution for the insurance industry.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Seeks Bank-Level Powers to Supervise Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The FSS has proposed direct sanctioning powers and stricter operational rules for virtual asset firms in a submission to parliament.