Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore’s GovTech Steps Up Singpass Security to Combat Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    GovTech’s anti-fraud team has introduced real-time facial verification on the national digital ID app to counter cyber intrusions and protect users.

    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.

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