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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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