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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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