Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.

ESG / Sustainability

China Advances Legal Reforms on Cybersecurity, Bankruptcy, Green Finance

By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

Beijing’s top legislature is reviewing draft laws that will impose tougher cybersecurity penalties, overhaul corporate bankruptcy proceedings and establish a national carbon market.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Introduces New Measures Against Scam Mules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The new framework to be implemented starting next month aims to curb soaring scam losses by restricting financial and mobile access for individuals facilitating fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

By Editors | 18/09/2025

The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

Fintech / Regtech

North Korean Hackers Use ChatGPT to Create Fake IDs for Phishing Attacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

A new report revealed that North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used AI to forge a fake South Korean military ID in a phishing campaign.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.