Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

UK and US Refuse to Sign AI Declaration at Paris Summit

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

The UK said the declaration lacked clarity on global governance and did not sufficiently address national security risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Enhances DART Platform to Accommodate Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2025

The FSS expects the expanded scope of English disclosure information on the DART platform to help resolve the Korea discount

Big Picture

Swift Action Needed for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025

The Europol-backed Quantum Safe Financial Forum said FIs and policymakers must take immediate steps towards a quantum-safe financial ecosystem.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia’s OJK Issues 9 New Financial Sector Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The new regulations cover financing institutions, venture capital companies, microfinance institutions and P2P lenders.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI to Boost Security of Cross-border CNP Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The RBI proposes to require an additional factor of authentication for card-not-present  transactions initiated by overseas merchants or acquirers

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Seeks Industry Feedback on BNPL Regulatory Guide

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

The proposed regulatory guide outlines the obligations for low cost credit contracts and BNPL contracts under the consumer credit regime.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Grants Final Approval for ATS Launch on 4 March

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

The FSC said the ATS launch will bring about extended trading hours, more diverse order types, and lower transaction costs for investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

PNG Completes CBDC Trial with Japan’s METI and Soramitsu

By Editors | 10/02/2025

The PoC involved building a secure payment infrastructure that enabled real-time payments and P2P remittances through a mobile app.

Fintech / Regtech

GFIN Report Calls Out Risks to Consumers from AI

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

The report says financial consumers could be harmed by black box approaches, data privacy issues, and AI washing.