Fintech / Regtech

Australia Urged to 'Rightsize' Open Banking to Unlock A$10bn Boost

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

The government's top economic advisory body has called for simplifying the costly CDR before further expansion, a move welcomed by the fintech sector.

Market Infrastructure

Trump-era Policies Create Fresh Opportunities for Japan’s Megabanks

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 13/01/2026

As Japanese firms scale up in the US, the three megabanks are likewise moving to deepen client-led expansion.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules in Major Regulatory Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Seeks Operator for Fraud Data Sharing System

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

Japan's FSA opens applications for a subsidised project to build a shared infrastructure for freezing fraudulent bank accounts amid a record surge in financial scams.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Revises Technical Glitch Framework for Stock Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

SEBI has updated the technical glitch rules to streamline reporting, limit obligations for small brokers, and enhance operational efficiency in trading systems.

Fintech / Regtech

China Proposes New Data Collection Rules for Internet Apps

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

Draft rules from China's cyberspace watchdog mandate explicit consent, new obligations for SDKs, and place liability on app operators.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Raises Monthly Cap Tenfold

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

New decree formalises the service after a pilot phase, introducing higher limits and detailed compliance requirements for providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Sets Mid-January Deadline for Licensing of Crypto Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Vietnam’s Prime Minister instructs regulators to approve five pilot exchanges under a sandbox regime with strict capital and ownership requirements.

Trending

Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".

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