Fintech / Regtech

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    AML / KYC

    BIS Innovation Hub Finds Promise and Limits in AI Project Hertha

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

    Project Hertha used a simulated synthetic transaction dataset and showed that payment system analytics can help spot new financial crime patterns.

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    Big Picture

    Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank Indonesia is Expanding QRIS Footprint to More Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    QRIS will connect with Japan and China in August. Further expansion being discussed with India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

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    Enforcement

    Over 1,800 Arrested in Transnational Crackdown on Scams: Singapore Police

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    A cross-border operation spanning seven territories has uncovered extensive scam networks linked to over 9,200 cases, with victims losing an estimated $225mn.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SBV Set to Tighten Corporate Account Rules to Combat Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    Starting 1 July 2025, corporate bank accounts in Vietnam without biometric verification will be blocked from making digital transactions.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stablecoin Law Sparks Mainland Interest in Using Hong Kong as Tokenisation Hub

    By Editors | 05/06/2025

    Citic Securities forecasts that Hong Kong’s stablecoin legalisation will help mainland firms push their initiatives forward and attract a tokenisation boom.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

    Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Foreign Exchange Trade System Updates Emergency Trading Rules

    By Editors | 05/06/2025

    The CFETS has revised its emergency service rules to adapt to market developments and maintain trading order.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Grants In-principle Approval to Three Global Payment Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The approvals for PayPal, Worldline and Wise are aimed at strengthening India’s outbound payments infrastructure and supporting exporters.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

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