Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank to Roll Out Unified Digital Payment System

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The interoperable platform will link banks, mobile wallets, and digital services, cutting cash-use costs and driving Bangladesh towards a cashless economy.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out Stricter Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rules

By Editors | 16/09/2025

The new rules, effective 1 November, establish strict, tiered deadlines and specific financial and data-loss thresholds.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.

AML / KYC

ASEAN Adopts 10-year Action Plan Against Transnational Crime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

ASEAN ministers have elevated cybercrime and online scams as the region’s top security concern while backing initiatives on money laundering and illegal migration.

Fintech / Regtech

China Funds Research Into Stablecoin Risks to Capital Controls, Yuan

By Editors | 15/09/2025

A state-backed foundation is funding studies on global stablecoins and cross-border monitoring, seeking policy recommendations on digital finance governance.

Market Infrastructure

RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Urges BigTech to Strengthen User Protection, Payment Governance

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

FSS governor Lee Chan-jin calls for platform-centred regulation, secure payment environments, and fairer treatment of small merchants.