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Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Tackle Trading System Glitches
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/09/2025
New draft framework calls for tougher disaster recovery standards, clearer glitch disclosures, and rationalised penalties, with the new rules set to take effect from November 2025.
Sanctions
How DPRK IT Workers Exploit Identity Management Vulnerabilities
By Chandana Seshadri | 24/09/2025
The exploitation of identity management vulnerabilities by North Korean IT workers poses a systemic counter-proliferation and national security threat, writes Chandana Seshadri.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Consults on New Internet Banking Rules for Offshore Units
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/09/2025
The proposals outline mandatory measures on cyber security, customer authentication, fraud monitoring, and system resilience, with compliance targeted by March 2026.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Adopting AI and Digital Tools to Aid Anti-Corruption Efforts
By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2025
Malaysia is leveraging artificial intelligence to fight corruption, with a new national plan set to create a governance framework for the technology.
Enforcement
Korean Regulators Pledge Punitive Fines Over Lotte Card Data Breach
By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2025
When security breaches occur, we will hold institutions accountable with penalties proportionate to the social impact, said FSC Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young
Securities / Derivatives
DMIST Publishes Standard to Automate Position Transfers
By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025
The new standard introduces templates and timelines to streamline the manual process of moving positions between clearing accounts and firms.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand to Launch New State Credit Scoring System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025
The new 'Ari Score' system will use alternative data, such as utility bills, to assess unbanked borrowers and increase access to cheaper loans.
Fintech / Regtech
HSBC Expands Tokenised Deposit Service To New Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025
HSBC says the DLT-based service has expanded to new markets, offering corporate clients 24/7 settlement and a regulated alternative to stablecoins for treasury management.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Regulators Expand Pact on AI Data Governance and Privacy
By Editors | 23/09/2025
20 data protection authorities, including from the UK, EU and key APAC jurisdictions, have committed to a joint framework for privacy-protecting AI.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation
By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025
RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.
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