Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Shuts Down Binimoy Over Irregularities

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The central bank has discontinued the interoperable digital transaction platform, and is now working with US-based Mojaloop to launch a replacement this year.

Market Infrastructure

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Submits Crypto Exchange Pilot Plan for Politburo Approval

By Editors | 08/08/2025

The finance ministry has finalised its proposal for a regulatory sandbox, which could launch as early as this month with a limited number of private-sector exchanges.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Fintech to Launch Country's First Agricultural RWA Project

By Editors | 07/08/2025

CAC Fintech's strategic alliance with SFC-licensed Eddid Financial will focus on the tokenisation of agricultural assets, aligning with a mainland policy directives.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI to Roll Out SIPs in Treasury Bills via Retail Direct

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

India will soon allow retail investors to invest in treasury bills through systematic investment plans (SIPs) on its Retail Direct platform.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Calls on Inactive Remittance Firms to De-register

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

AUSTRAC has told inactive remittance firms to cancel their registration or be forced out, citing risks that dormant businesses can be bought and used by criminals.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Anti-Scam Efforts Helping Boost Public Awareness: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

A survey of customers found that 76% of respondents were satisfied with their banks' effectiveness in safeguarding them from scams.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Hails Success of Online Platforms in Blocking Fraud

By Editors | 06/08/2025

Over the past year, a collaboration with Google and Kakao using AI and pre-verification has blocked over 270,000 fraudulent accounts and halved complaints about illegal ads.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK and Singapore Investment Bodies Join MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

UK’s IA and IMAS have are the first asset management trade bodies to join the global initiative to advance asset tokenisation and digital finance standards.