Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong’s New AML Info-Sharing Law to Start in November

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2025

    The voluntary mechanism will allow banks and law enforcement to share account data via secure platforms to combat fraud and money laundering.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore FinTech Association to Launch Accelerator Programme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    The initiative will identify and scale high-potential fintechs with solutions in eKYC, digital onboarding, and alternative data scoring.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China and Azerbaijan Central Banks Sign Cooperation MoU

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation through the exchange of information and expertise in areas including monetary policy and fintech.

    AML / KYC

    UnionBank Goes Live on Philippine Open Finance Pilot for Pensions

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    UnionBank is among the first to launch a BSP-led initiative using consent-based data sharing to simplify retirement account opening.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea to Impose Stricter Fines For IT Security Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The FSC will now levy separate penalties for each individual compliance failure, ending its practice of bundling related violations into a single fine.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

    Trending

    Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

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