Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Launches Latest Cross Industry Cybersecurity Exercise with 177 Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    This 10th annual exercise includes drills for data breaches, asset outflows, and a 'blind' scenario for banks to test industry resilience.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's New Cheque Clearing System Faces Teething Problems

    By Editors | 15/10/2025

    A bank employees' union has flagged software glitches and inadequate training, leading to delays and increased workloads during the Diwali season.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Launches First Industry-Wide Skills Platform for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

    The digital platform benchmarks workforce capabilities and accelerates upskilling across Malaysia’s financial sector in line with national talent goals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

    By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

    The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    OJK Indonesia Mandates Security Overhaul After Cyber-Attack on Brokers

    By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

    Regulators have ordered securities firms to strengthen digital defences and risk management following an attack that exploited system weaknesses.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

    A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Bank Payment System Roll Out Looms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

    The new system will link bank accounts, mobile wallets, and PSPs, allowing real-time fund transfers nationwide through the national payment switch.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China and Macao Central Banks Sign Pact to Link Payment Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

    The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to improve cross-border payment efficiency and facilitate new fund transfer channels for financial institutions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Approves Data Protection Ordinance with Jail Terms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

    The ordinance introduces jail terms and fines for misuse of personal data, bringing the country closer to global privacy standards.

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