Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

    By Editors | 12/09/2025

    The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

    Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong FSDC Report Spotlights Innovations in Impact Investing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    A new FSDC report showcases local case studies to demonstrate Hong Kong's strategic positioning to serve as a regional hub for channelling purpose-driven capital.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Taiwan Urges Banks to Balance Anti-Fraud Measures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    Banks are asked to refine their fraud prevention measures using a risk-based approach to avoid unduly disrupting financial services.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam Launches 5-Year Pilot to Regulate Crypto Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

    The new framework sets high capital requirements for service providers and restricts the issuance and trading of new crypto assets to foreign investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Identifies Policy As Main Hurdle for Digital Finance Interoperability

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

    A high-level BIS workshop has found that political differences are the key barrier to interoperability, while warning of escalating AI-driven cyber threats to the financial system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore’s GovTech Steps Up Singpass Security to Combat Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    GovTech’s anti-fraud team has introduced real-time facial verification on the national digital ID app to counter cyber intrusions and protect users.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose 'Major Financial Stability Risks'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

    Experts call for new regulatory frameworks to address risks from non-banks, dollarisation, and financial crime amid rapid financial innovation.

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