Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

By Editors | 12/09/2025

The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

Fintech / Regtech

India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong FSDC Report Spotlights Innovations in Impact Investing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

A new FSDC report showcases local case studies to demonstrate Hong Kong's strategic positioning to serve as a regional hub for channelling purpose-driven capital.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Taiwan Urges Banks to Balance Anti-Fraud Measures

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

Banks are asked to refine their fraud prevention measures using a risk-based approach to avoid unduly disrupting financial services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Launches 5-Year Pilot to Regulate Crypto Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The new framework sets high capital requirements for service providers and restricts the issuance and trading of new crypto assets to foreign investors.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Identifies Policy As Main Hurdle for Digital Finance Interoperability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

A high-level BIS workshop has found that political differences are the key barrier to interoperability, while warning of escalating AI-driven cyber threats to the financial system.