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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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