Fintech / Regtech

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Delays Rollout of FX Reporting System to Mid 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Full implementation of the new ITRS has been deferred to allow time to “address emerging technical and report-related concerns”

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Insurance Agencies Suffer Data Breach, FSS Finds

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Two GAs experienced major data leaks. The breach was detected when hackers attempted to sell stolen information on the dark web.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes Stablecoin Ordinance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2025

The ordinance, set to take effect later this year, will require issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins to be licensed by HKMA to be offered in Hong Kong.

Big Picture

FS-ISAC Outlines Cyber Threats Facing FIs in 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025

New report highlights growing cyber threats facing the financial sector, driven by emerging technologies, scam networks, and geopolitical instability.

AML / KYC

GCFFC Establishes Innovation & Technology Experts Working Group

By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025

The Working Group will explore how data used to create a Digital ID could support FIs in fighting financial crime

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Partners with Transport Bureau to Boost Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2025

Banks will gain access to real-time cargo status data, enabling them to assess clients’ operational performance more effectively.

Fintech / Regtech

ISDA Publishes Paper on Use of GenAI for CSA Digitisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

GenAI can accurately extract and digitise legal clauses from credit support annexes, which can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs for the industry.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Seeks to Build AI Benchmark for Tailored LLM Evaluation

By Editors | 19/05/2025

BOK seeks contractor to build AI benchmark for LLMs, aiming to improve performance in economics and finance.