Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose 'Major Financial Stability Risks'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

Experts call for new regulatory frameworks to address risks from non-banks, dollarisation, and financial crime amid rapid financial innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICBC, HSBC Joining Race for HK Stablecoin Licences - Report

By Editors | 09/09/2025

The banks have reportedly expressed interest to the HKMA, joining a crowded field vying for one of the first issuer licences.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Taps Major Banks for Digital Currency Subsidy Trial

By Editors | 09/09/2025

BOK is moving forward with a pilot to distribute state subsidies using a programmable digital currency, aiming to curb fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysian Parliament Passes New Law to Regulate Consumer Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

A Consumer Credit Commission will be established to regulate previously unmonitored services such as BNPL schemes and debt collection, strengthening consumer protection.

Fintech / Regtech

Wolfsberg Group Issues Framework for Banking Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

The guidance outlines a risk-based approach for FIs focusing on due diligence, account segregation, and proportionate on-chain monitoring.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Mandates Online Submission of Internet, Mobile Banking Returns via CIMS

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

Banks and payment entities must file monthly returns through RBI’s new CIMS from August 2025 onwards, with non-compliance attracting penalties.