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Fintech / Regtech
FS-ISAC Calls for Global Timeline on Quantum Crypto Migration
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025
New white paper warns that delays in transitioning to quantum-safe standards create systemic risk and calls for a coordinated, phased approach for financial firms and regulators.
Market Infrastructure
APAC Banks Boost Cyber Spend but Lag on Third Party Risk Management
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025
A new Moody's Ratings survey finds Asia-Pacific banks are increasing cyber budgets but trail North American peers in areas like mandating cyber insurance for vendors and AI policy.
Fintech / Regtech
Scams Now Leading Cause of Financial Disputes in Singapore: FIDReC
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025
With digital banking now commonplace, scams have emerged as the leading cause of disputes between consumers and financial institutions.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Dismisses Concerns That Card Fee Reforms WIll Impact Fraud Protections
By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025
RBA governor has rejected industry warnings that the plan to ban card surcharges will result in reduced fraud prevention for consumers.
Fintech / Regtech
Swift to Impose New Rules on Banks for Retail Cross-Border Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025
New binding scheme, backed by over 30 global banks, will mandate upfront fee transparency and speed to meet G20 goals.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Launches Probe into StanChart Credit Card Fraud
By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025
The central bank has ordered an immediate investigation following reports of unauthorised transfers from 54 customer credit cards.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025
Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.
Market Infrastructure
BIS Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Market Stress 60 Days Out
By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025
A new system combines a neural network and a large language model to forecast market dysfunction and explain its potential causes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Unveils Draft Legislation to Regulate Crypto Platforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025
The new framework proposes bringing custodial crypto platforms under the financial services licensing regime, imposing new standards for asset holding and disclosure.
Fintech / Regtech
GBA Fintech Talent Programme Expands to Shenzhen
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025
A fintech talent initiative backed by the HKMA will now include Shenzhen students and focus on AI skills.
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