Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indian Banks Propose Raising GST Threshold to Drive Digital Payments

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    Lenders are advising policymakers to raise the GST registration threshold to prevent merchants from reverting to cash.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Launches New Web-Based SME Credit Risk Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    The BSP says the new web-based system aims to improve loan assessment and reduce collateral dependence using anonymised statistical data.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank Indonesia Clarifies Scope of Upcoming 'Payment ID' Trial

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    Bank Indonesia has clarified its new payment system is only a limited trial, as consumer advocates raise concerns over data privacy and citizens' rights.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

    New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australian Court Orders Fintech to Pay Penalty for Disclosure Breaches

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    iSignthis Ltd and its former CEO were penalised for misleading conduct and failing to disclose material information, ASIC said.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Governor Addresses UPI Fee Speculation

    By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

    RBI Governor clarified that end-users will not necessarily pay for UPI, but stressed that a sustainable cost-recovery model is needed.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bursa Malaysia to Mandate Electronic Investor Statements from 25 August

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The move aims to boost efficiency and sustainability, with exemptions for older investors and a fee for others opting for paper copies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

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