Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Entities seeking RBI authorisation to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India and have a minimum net worth of INR 50 million.

Fintech / Regtech

China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand to Invest in AI-Powered Anti-Scam Data System

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The upgraded system will be operational in 2026. Meanwhile, recent measures to strengthen scam prevention have reduced losses, said Prasert Jantararuangtong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Simplifies KYC Rules for Low-Risk Customers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025

Banks can use Business Correspondents to assist with collecting customer self-declarations regarding unchanged KYC details or address updates.

Big Picture

BIS Survey Finds Supervisory Use of GenAI Still at Early Stage

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/06/2025

Outdated IT systems, data security concerns, and limited technical expertise are slowing adoption of GenAI at supervisory bodies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill

By Editors | 16/06/2025

The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.

Securities / Derivatives

The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation to Transform Collateral Management in Cleared Derivatives: FIA

By Editors | 15/06/2025

FIA says regulators should clarify whether the capital relief applicable for traditional assets is the same for tokenised assets used as collateral.