Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    Philippines to Launch Digital Registry for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The new HARBOR portal will centralise corporate ownership data, a move aimed at bolstering AML efforts and FATF compliance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong MPFA Tightens eMPF Security, Halts eKYC Onboarding

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The move follows a fraud incident and introduces mandatory iAM Smart verification for new registrations and some fund withdrawals.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Tests Autonomous AI Payment System Using Digital Currency Tokens

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

    The BOK and LG CNS have successfully demonstrated a payment infrastructure allowing AI agents to autonomously transact using blockchain-based deposit tokens.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank of Korea Unveils 'World First ‘Sovereign’ AI Platform

    By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2026

    BOK's in-house LLM is a test case for data security, sovereignty, and reforming Korea's strict network separation rules.

    Fintech / Regtech

    KakaoBank, SCBX Form Virtual Bank Joint Venture in Thailand

    By Editors | 23/01/2026

    The Korean internet bank will be the second-largest shareholder in a consortium seeking to launch a virtual bank in Thailand.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Reveals New Details on Plans for Regional FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

    Building on earlier proposals to tighten oversight, the newly released details show a focus on venture debt, ending personal guarantees, and promoting 'Local Zebra' companies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Expands MyDigital ID Testing to 18 Banks in Phase 2 Sandbox

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

    The testing phase, set to conclude in March 2026, aims to enable secure digital identity verification for financial services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines SEC Mulls Lifting Moratorium on New Online Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    The SEC is studying an end to its 2021 ban but plans to introduce higher capital requirements and other consumer protection measures.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GDF Unveils Global Stablecoin Rulebook to Guide Regulators

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

    New framework offers principles on reserves, redemption, and cross-border recognition, with specific details on Hong Kong and Singapore rules.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines Mandates Digital Submission for Banks' Regulatory Relief Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    Banks availing of specific relief measures must now submit supplemental financial and capital adequacy reports via the central bank's PRIME platform.

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