Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

    AML / KYC

    Korea to Expand Bank Liability for Voice Phishing Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New rules will force FIs to compensate victims even in cases where the victim was deceived into transferring the funds themselves.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam Approves First Crypto Sandbox Pilot Participant

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    Basal Pay, a blockchain-based crypto-to-fiat platform, is the first regulated digital asset payment programme for foreign visitors in Vietnam.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Moves to Curb Fake Apps, Finfluencers with Tech Partnerships

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    SEBI is in talks with Google and Apple to add verification marks for registered intermediaries, while also working with Meta to block misleading financial content on social media.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Combat Foreign Scam Farms

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New bill seeks to authorise private actors to target foreign cybercriminals, raising implications for global financial regulation and enforcement.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Seeks Investors to Privatise Nagad Payments Platform

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    Bangladesh Bank to invite private investors for Nagad privatisation, enforce mandatory QR code adoption and boost digital finance reforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Deploys AI Tool to Enhance Economic Surveillance, Wage Forecasting

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    The RBA has revealed that it is using a machine learning system to extract firm-level insights from liaison data for regulatory analysis.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Macquarie Bank Joins Australian Inter-Bank Anti-Fraud Network

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Macquarie Bank’s move expands the BioCatch Trust intelligence-sharing platform to cover over 85 percent of Australia’s online banking population.

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