Fintech / Regtech

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.