Fintech / Regtech

    Capital / Liquidity

    Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Chinese Bank Issues First Blockchain Bond Using e-CNY for Settlement

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    Hua Xia Bank subsidiary completes issuance exclusively using CBDC, aiming to streamline settlement and reduce intermediaries.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Mandates New Risk Checks for Payment Gateway Partners

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    The FSS will require firms to assess sub-contracting payment gateways to curb risks from complex online payment chains.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Prepares New Legislation Targeting Surge in Voice Phishing Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2025

    Authorities will mandate new compensation rules and data sharing obligations for financial firms after voice phishing scam losses hit a record high.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks

    By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

    Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Central Bank Offers Update on CBDC, Stablecoin Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

    Central bank governor outlines plans for a new virtual asset law and details progress on a wholesale CBDC for settling tokenised assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan Outlines Stablecoin Rules for 2026 Launch

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    Taiwan’s proposed framework, modelled on the EU's MiCA, will require full reserve backing and initially permit only banks to issue.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

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