Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Announce Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.

    Enforcement

    Philippines Moving to Quickly Rein In Online Gambling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled support for tougher regulation and possible taxation of online gambling as lawmakers push for bans and stricter controls on e-wallets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Tightens Rules on Mobile Payment Tax Incentives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    Small-scale businesses in Taiwan risk losing tax incentives if they fail to properly implement and accept mobile payments, as authorities step up enforcement.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IAIS Finalises AI Supervisory Framework for Global Insurance Industry

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    The framework stresses insurer accountability for fairness and risk management, particularly for third-party AI systems.

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