Fintech / Regtech

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Proposes to Ban Ransomware Payments by Public Sector Bodies

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

    The proposed ban in the UK comes nearly two months after mandatory reporting of ransomware payments came into effect in Australia.

    Enforcement

    IFTI Business: The Story Behind PayPal's Epic Enforceable Undertaking

    By Nathan Lynch | 25/07/2025

    The completion of PayPal’s Enforceable Undertaking with AUSTRAC brings to a close one of the most extraordinary chapters in AML/CTF supervision.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Unveils New Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    New regulations require registration, compliance officers, and 'fit and proper' standards for firms offering technology and support services to financial institutions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Developing New Rules to Support Elderly Banking Consumers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    Regulators will issue elderly-friendly banking guidelines to improve the banking experience for seniors, and require banks to offer a "default no-online banking" option to customers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    PayPal Partners With India UPI and China Tenpay on Cross-border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    New platform aims to simplify cross-border payments for nearly two billion users. NPCI's Ritesh Shukla said the initiative will significantly expand UPI’s global footprint.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models

    By Editors | 25/07/2025

    Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea’s FSS to Impose "Severe Penalties" on Payment Firms Linked to Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    Criminal investigations are underway after the FSS uncovered illegal activities at several payment gateway firms, including laundering of phishing funds and fraudulent loans.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX to Monitor Social Media and Online Forums

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    New market surveillance rules taking effect this month will curb unfair trading based on undisclosed information.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia’s OJK Issues Rules on Internal Controls for Securities Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    The rules outline stricter requirements for underwriters, brokers, and regional securities firms, focusing on due diligence and IT governance.

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