Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Mandates Stricter ETF Risk Controls for Fund Managers, Brokers

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    New rules require fund managers to enhance operational controls and brokers to monitor high-risk client trading, amid rapid market growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Offers Roadmap for Addressing Quantum Threat in Banking

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    A new BIS paper outlines a roadmap for banks and supervisors to counter quantum computing threats, urging an immediate start.

    Market Infrastructure

    ACCC Proposes to Authorise Industry Collaboration on A2A Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The ACCC is consulting on its proposal to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan's Banks Raise Cost, AML Concerns as CBDC Deliberations Deepen

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    Japanese banking groups have called for clarity on the cost burden and practical system design for a potential digital yen.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan FSC Amends FinTech Grant Rules to Enhance Transparency

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    The FSC has revised its FinTech grant programme, clarifying ineligible costs and formalising its review process to spur innovation.

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