FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Issues Cyber & Audit Rules for Electronic Payment Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The amendments mandate stricter internal audits and require large electronic payment institutions to establish dedicated cybersecurity units.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Outlines Next Steps for Digital Asset Regulation

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

A framework for digital asset platforms will be established, covering trading platforms, custody products, some brokerage arrangements, and certain other services.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Launches New Portal to Combat Investment Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2025

I-SCAN aggregates alerts from over 150 financial regulators worldwide, allowing investors to check whether a company or investment has been flagged as unlicensed or fraudulent.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Launches New Portal for Financial Sector Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

OJK said the new web-based portal will improve transparency and facilitate more effective, data-driven decision-making.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Insurance Regulator Unveils AI Tools to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

Thai authorities take action against triggered by a sophisticated insurance scam involving multiple policies and staged accidents.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Publishes Research on DLT Adoption in Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2025

The HKMA encourages AIs to review the research paper and leverage its insights to explore DLT-related innovations.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Governor Raises Concerns Over Rising Consumer Complaints

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra called on banks to strengthen their grievance redressal mechanisms, enhance digital fraud prevention and improve customer service standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Korea Will Conduct CBDC Pilot from April to June

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

The pilot will be conducted in collaboration with seven banks, allowing them to issue deposit tokens that can be used for transactions at designated merchants.

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC Embracing AI to Create “Digital Central Bank”

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2025

Besides leveraging AI in the performance of its own duties, the PBOC will also promote the use of the technology by financial institutions.