FINTECH / REGTECH

    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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