Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Tables Bill to Allow E-Mortgages, Remote Witnessing for Property Deals

By Editors | 26/09/2025

New legislation will create government-run digital platforms for conveyancing, allowing for legally binding electronic deeds and signatures for property transactions.

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China Launches Digital Yuan Hub to Drive Global Use in Payments

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The Shanghai-based centre will operate three new platforms for cross-border payments, blockchain services, and digital assets to boost e-CNY internationalisation.

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Singapore to Formalise Stablecoin Rules, Cautious on US Recognition

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

MAS plans a public consultation on its own framework while monitoring US and European developments before seeking regulatory comparability.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Mandates 2FA and New Security Rules for Digital Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

RBI has issued new rules on digital payment authentication, promoting methods beyond SMS OTP and tightening issuer duties with stronger fraud safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

FS-ISAC Calls for Global Timeline on Quantum Crypto Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

New white paper warns that delays in transitioning to quantum-safe standards create systemic risk and calls for a coordinated, phased approach for financial firms and regulators.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Banks Boost Cyber Spend but Lag on Third Party Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

A new Moody's Ratings survey finds Asia-Pacific banks are increasing cyber budgets but trail North American peers in areas like mandating cyber insurance for vendors and AI policy.

Fintech / Regtech

Scams Now Leading Cause of Financial Disputes in Singapore: FIDReC

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

With digital banking now commonplace, scams have emerged as the leading cause of disputes between consumers and financial institutions.

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RBA Dismisses Concerns That Card Fee Reforms WIll Impact Fraud Protections

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025

RBA governor has rejected industry warnings that the plan to ban card surcharges will result in reduced fraud prevention for consumers.

Fintech / Regtech

Swift to Impose New Rules on Banks for Retail Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

New binding scheme, backed by over 30 global banks, will mandate upfront fee transparency and speed to meet G20 goals.