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Fintech / Regtech
Cyber Breaches at Top Indonesian Brokerages Prompt Industry Response
By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025
Attackers exploited API vulnerabilities at two prominent securities firms in Indonesia. One of the firms reported losses totalling USD 12.3 million.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Plans Law to Mandate MyDigital ID Amid Low Uptake
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025
The legislation is expected to boost uptake beyond the current 2.8 million users and restore public confidence in the platform.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand Slashes Interchange Fees for Visa and Mastercard
By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025
Commerce Commission finalises caps on card payment fees, aiming to save businesses NZD 100m annually amid concerns over high costs.
Enforcement
HKMA Fines Four FIs HKD 17.8M for AML and CDD Failures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/07/2025
The HKMA has penalised three banks and a stored value facility licensee for AML/CFT control deficiencies.
Fintech / Regtech
Indian Banks Urged to Accelerate ISO 20022 Migration Efforts to Avoid Disruption
By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025
The IBA has warned bank CEOs of serious operational risks if migration to the SWIFT ISO 20022 messaging standard is further delayed.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Officially Recognises E-Wallets as Standalone Payment Method
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025
Effective 1 July, e-wallets have been officially recognised as a valid form of payment, on par with bank accounts, cards, and cash.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OJK to Impose 'Fit and Proper' Tests on Fintech and Crypto Leaders
By Editors | 23/07/2025
The new regulation, effective from 1 October 2025, aims to strengthen governance and integrity for key personnel at digital asset firms.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches Centralised Compliance Portal for Stockbrokers
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025
The centralised compliance platform will allow stock brokers to submit reports to a single exchange, reducing duplication and streamlining regulatory processes.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025
RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Passes Law to Regulate BNPL, Non-Bank Lenders
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025
The new law establishes a single oversight body to license and supervise previously unregulated credit providers amid a surge in "BNPL" transactions.
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