FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Issues New Regulatory Guide to Support BNPL Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2025

The regulatory guide provides information to assist BNPL providers in complying with obligations under reforms passed in December.

AML / KYC

Project Aurora’s Vision for the Future of Financial Crime Prevention

By Bradley Maclean | 08/05/2025

Beju Shah discusses Project Aurora, which explores new ways of combatting money laundering taking a data driven approach.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Announces Launch of 6th G20 TechSprint Challenge

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

Firms are invited to develop solutions for digital identity, credit data portability, and fraud and cyber risk mitigation.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam’s HoSE Launches New Trading System Developed by KRX

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2025

Vietnam’s HoSE launches new trading system after years of setbacks and delays, aligning the market more closely with international standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Proposes Framework for Tokenised Capital Market Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The proposed framework will allow licensed persons and RMOs to offer or deal in tokenised products issued through approved primary market platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Launches New Digital Portal for AFS Licensees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

The new portal will streamline the way AFS licensees submit applications and make notifications to ASIC.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT to Set Strict Standards to Curb Cyber Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Banks and e-money firms will be liable for damages if they don’t adopt strict anti-fraud measures such as biometric verification.

Big Picture

RBNZ Report Assesses Impact of AI on Financial Stability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

RBNZ’s Kerry Watt said AI’s impact could be positive, especially in enhancing resilience, but it could also introduce or amplify vulnerabilities