Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

China's Capital Controls Fuelling Global Money Laundering Threat, RUSI Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new paper finds Chinese Money Laundering Organisations are a dominant global force, but concludes there is no public evidence of Chinese state direction.

Market Infrastructure

BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cybercrime Surges as AI-Powered Threats and Real-Time Scams Challenge Banks

By Nathan Lynch | 14/11/2025

AI-driven cyberattacks, real-time payment scams and “dynamic friction” were hot topics at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival.

Fintech / Regtech

GFTN Launches AI Research Intelligence Platform for Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

ALFIN integrates verified data from global regulators, investors, and innovators to deliver explainable, analyst-grade insights.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Cybercrime Agency Partners Fintech to Shape Digital Finance Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

The CICC's partnership with digital lender Juanhand will provide the government agency with industry insights to develop evidence-based regulations for the sector.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Singapore Police Warn of New Scam Using Doctored ID Cards

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The new scam tactic involves the use of digitally altered identity cards to open payment service accounts, which are then used to receive proceeds from scams.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Flags Penalties, ISO 20022 Alignment in Push for 24/7 RTGS

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

Philippines central bank consults FIs on regulatory adjustments and operational resilience for round-the-clock real-time payments.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, FCA Forge AI-in-Finance Partnership to Drive Responsible Innovation

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

Besides joint initiatives, the FCA will also establish first physical presence in Singapore, appointing a Financial Services Attaché at the British High Commission.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.