Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

China Extends Programmatic Trading Reporting Rules to Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

New rules from Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges will require international investors using the Stock Connect scheme to report their algorithmic trading activities from January 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

Big Picture

Asset Servicing Firms Face Spiralling Costs by Delaying ISO 20022 - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2025

New report by The ValueExchange and SmartStream Technologies highlights that slow adoption of ISO 20022 is costing firms up to USD 21 million annually.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Beijing Issues Risk Warning on Stablecoin Fundraising Schemes

By Editors | 11/07/2025

A Beijing finance association has warned of illegal fundraising and Ponzi schemes using stablecoins amid a market frenzy.

Fintech / Regtech

BRICS Advances SWIFT Alternative Plan, Taps Indonesia’s QRIS for Pilot

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

The BRICS group has tasked finance ministers with developing a cross-border payment system, but analysts point to significant technical and geopolitical hurdles.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

By Editors | 11/07/2025

The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA Announces Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.